Richemont Development Planner
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Jul 1, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Richemont Development Planner role in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. Strategic planning and capacity management position in luxury sector.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive capacity and development plans aligned with business objectives
- Analyze market trends and operational data to forecast resource and infrastructure requirements
- Coordinate planning efforts across multiple departments and global teams
- Monitor and report on project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
- Identify and mitigate planning risks and bottlenecks
- Optimize operational workflows to support business expansion and development initiatives
Qualifications
- Proven experience in strategic planning, capacity planning, or operations management within a luxury goods or complex manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities
- Proficiency with planning software and data analysis tools
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in planning, strategy, or operations roles, with demonstrated success in managing complex development initiatives within a multinational or luxury goods environment.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced certifications in planning or supply chain management are advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
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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