Jaeger LeCoultre Procurement / Materials Planner
Jaeger‑LeCoultre — Approvisionneur (Procurement/Materials Planner) in Le Sentier, Switzerland. Manage material planning, supplier coordination and inventory to sustain production.
Overview
Jaeger‑LeCoultre is a Swiss haute‑horlogerie manufacture renowned for technical innovation, artisanal watchmaking and integrated atelier production. As a maison within the Richemont group, it combines a long-standing heritage of precision engineering with a commitment to contemporary design and in‑house R&D.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage material planning and replenishment to secure continuous production flow across ateliers and assembly lines.
- Generate and follow up purchase orders, ensuring on‑time deliveries and full documentation for incoming parts and components.
- Monitor stock levels, safety buffers and inventory turns; propose and implement optimisation measures to reduce lead times and obsolescence.
- Coordinate with suppliers, quality control and logistics to resolve shortages, delays and non‑conformities.
- Translate production forecasts and demand signals into MRP requirements, aligning planning horizons with manufacturing schedules.
- Develop supplier performance metrics and track KPIs such as delivery punctuality, quality incidence and cost variance.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (procurement, production, quality, logistics, engineering) to support new product introductions and sourcing changes.
Qualifications
- Proven competence in materials planning, purchase order management and supplier coordination within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong numerical aptitude with experience applying MRP principles and inventory optimisation techniques.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise under competing production constraints.
- Effective communicator able to liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers; professional negotiation skills.
- High attention to detail and a methodical approach to documentation and traceability.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2–5 years of progressive experience in procurement, materials planning or supply‑chain operations within precision manufacturing, industrial production or the watchmaking sector.
Education
Tertiary education in supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, business administration, or a vocational qualification in procurement/materials planning.
Workplace
This position is based in Le Sentier, Vaud, Switzerland, within easy reach of Lausanne. Cerulean lists 13 open roles in Le Sentier, including 3 posted recently. The broader Vaud area accounts for 66 active listings on Cerulean, 7 of which are new. In Switzerland as a whole, Cerulean currently features 738 open positions, with 34 posted this week.
Culture
The workplace blends traditional Swiss watchmaking craftsmanship with contemporary technical rigor. Teams operate in a highly collaborative atelier environment where precision, continuous improvement and respect for heritage are paramount. The maison values discreet professionalism, attention to detail and long‑term supplier relationships.
About Cerulean
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