Cartier Production Scheduler
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 12, 2026
About Cartier
Cartier is a global maison renowned for high-jewelry and watchmaking craftsmanship and forms part of the Richemont Group. The brand combines artisanal savoir-faire with industrial precision, operating manufacturing sites and workshops that demand exacting quality standards and a long-term commitment to talent development.
Cartier — Production Scheduler in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Lead production scheduling and MRP activities for Cartier's watchmaking workshops.
Role & Responsibilities
- Create, maintain and optimise detailed production schedules and shop-floor sequencing to meet delivery targets while maximising workshop capacity.
- Execute MRP runs, convert forecasts into firm production orders and release orders to workshops according to priority and capacity constraints.
- Monitor daily shop-floor progress, identify bottlenecks and coordinate corrective actions with production, quality and maintenance teams.
- Manage short-term capacity planning and overtime proposals; align resource allocation with master production plan and sales priorities.
- Maintain and update master data related to routing, lead-times and work centres; ensure accuracy of production orders and BOMs.
- Liaise with procurement, warehouse and logistics to secure material availability and avoid production stoppages.
- Track and report key performance indicators (OTD, lead time adherence, WIP levels); propose continuous-improvement initiatives to reduce variance.
- Participate in change management for scheduling tools and processes, and support periodic production planning cycles and reviews.
Qualifications
- Business-fluent French and working proficiency in English.
- Vocational diploma or Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, logistics or equivalent; watchmaking vocational qualifications are an asset.
- Strong analytical aptitude with demonstrable experience using MRP/ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Practical knowledge of capacity planning, lead-time calculation and shop-floor control.
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to prioritise under shifting production constraints.
- Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and to drive corrective actions on the shop floor.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–5 years of progressive experience in production planning or scheduling within watchmaking, precision manufacturing or high-mix/low-volume industries; direct experience in horology is a strong advantage.
Education
Vocational diploma (VET) or Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, supply chain/logistics, production management or equivalent; complementary watchmaking qualifications welcome.
Workplace
The role is situated in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland — conveniently close to Lausanne.
Culture
Cartier blends time-honoured artisanal tradition with modern manufacturing excellence; employees operate in a highly meticulous, collaborative environment where craftsmanship, precision and discreet luxury are central values. The brand fosters technical mastery and continuous improvement across its workshops.
About Cerulean
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