- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Aug 17, 2026
About Vacheron Constantin
Vacheron Constantin, founded in Geneva in 1755, is one of the world’s oldest continuously operating watch manufactures and a benchmark of Swiss haute horlogerie. As an employer, the Maison offers a culture shaped by craftsmanship, precision, transmission of knowledge, and enduring innovation. Its teams contribute to exceptional timepieces that unite artistic mastery, technical complexity, and timeless elegance. Within an international environment supported by the Richemont Group, Vacheron Constantin values excellence, collaboration, diversity, and long-term development, offering opportunities across watchmaking, design, heritage, retail, client experience, and corporate functions. Employees are invited to uphold a rare legacy while helping define the future of fine watchmaking.
Vacheron Constantin seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to orchestrate and optimize all physical and informational flows related to manufacturing operations at the Manufacture du Brassus in the Vaud region. Reporting to senior operations leadership, the successful candidate will directly oversee planning and scheduling teams while managing warehouse and logistics operations across 13+ personnel, ensuring adherence to production plans and delivering continuous process improvements through Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to ensure load-capacity alignment and anticipate production requirements
- Pilot performance analytics and associated action plans using result-oriented KPIs
- Monitor and maintain operational control to achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Movement Development, Procurement, Quality, Production) to ensure efficient coordination and proactive communication
- Coordinate production launches in alignment with the Master Production Schedule
- Supervise central warehouse activities and ensure fluid logistics flow
- Drive transformation of workflows and processes to strengthen organizational agility and resilience
- Identify, prioritize, and lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with site strategic objectives
- Optimize logistics and industrial flows by applying Lean Manufacturing principles (Kanban, CONWIP, pull systems, standardization)
- Structure processes and strengthen operational standards to sustainably improve performance
- Develop a problem-solving culture focused on innovation and operational excellence
- Manage and develop a high-performing team, with accountability for succession planning, cross-training, competency development, and professional growth
Qualifications
- Engineering degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Industrial Production Management, or Logistics
- 10+ years of management experience in an industrial environment
- Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
- Proficiency with SAP, including advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Proven track record of implementing Lean Manufacturing methodologies
Skills
Experience
10+ years of management experience in an industrial environment, with demonstrated expertise in supply chain operations, logistics, and production planning at a manufacturing facility or haute horlogerie house.
Education
Engineering degree or equivalent qualification (Diplôme d'ingénieur or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Industrial Production Management, or Logistics
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Le Brassus, Vaud, Switzerland, with easy access to Geneva.
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Culture
Vacheron Constantin fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, heritage, and the continuous pursuit of horological excellence. As an employer, it values precision, transmission of expertise, and collaboration, offering an environment where employees contribute to a living legacy while advancing innovation in fine watchmaking.
About Cerulean
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