Cartier Short-Term Planner

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Location
Villars-sur-GlâneFribourgSwitzerland
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Cartier

Cartier is an iconic luxury jewellery and watch maison recognised for exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design. As part of the Richemont group, Cartier combines artisanal savoir‑faire with global operations and a strong commitment to quality, sustainability and employee development across manufacturing, retail and corporate functions.

Cartier — Short‑Term Planner in Villars‑sur‑Glâne. Responsible for short‑term production scheduling, order orchestration and capacity management for Cartier's Swiss operations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain and execute the short‑term production schedule to meet customer delivery commitments and optimise shop‑floor efficiency.
  • Translate demand signals and S&OP directives into daily/weekly order releases and work centre load plans.
  • Monitor capacity, material availability and critical path items; escalate and implement corrective actions to mitigate shortages and bottlenecks.
  • Coordinate cross‑functionally with procurement, manufacturing, engineering and logistics to harmonise priorities and resolve disruptions.
  • Adjust plans in real time in response to quality holds, urgent orders and supply variances; maintain rigorous change control and documentation.
  • Track and report key planning KPIs (on‑time delivery, lead time adherence, schedule attainment) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate master data and planning parameters within ERP/MRP systems and support regular production meetings with clear, actionable insight.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of hands‑on experience in short‑term production planning, scheduling or production control, preferably within luxury goods, precision manufacturing or watchmaking.
  • Proven ability to manage complex schedules under tight lead times and to prioritise competing operational demands.
  • Strong analytical aptitude with experience using planning metrics to drive decisions and improvements.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a structured approach to problem solving.

Skills

SAP (production planning / MRP modules) — experience configuring and operating planning transactions MRP/MPS and APS methodologies Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis) Production scheduling and capacity planning KPI reporting and root‑cause analysis

Experience

Minimum three years of direct experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment; experience in luxury goods, watchmaking or precision assembly strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent professional experience.

Workplace

The role is situated in Villars-sur-Glâne, Fribourg, Switzerland — conveniently close to Bern.

Culture

Cartier cultivates a workplace defined by craftsmanship, precision and an attention to detail that mirrors its products. The organisation values cross‑disciplinary collaboration, employee development and adherence to the highest standards of quality and discretion typical of a leading luxury maison.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.

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