Richemont Production Scheduler
- Location
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- Apr 16, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods holding company whose portfolio comprises leading maisons across watches, jewellery, fashion and accessories. Renowned for its emphasis on artisanal craftsmanship, technical excellence and heritage, Richemont operates a network of specialised ateliers and manufacturing sites across Europe and globally.
Richemont is hiring a Production Scheduler (Chargé d'Ordonnancement) in Buttes, Switzerland. Mid-level role in production planning for watchmaking operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the master production schedule to ensure on-time delivery of finished goods while optimising capacity utilisation.
- Translate sales forecasts and confirmed orders into detailed work orders and day-by-day production plans.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with workshop managers, procurement, quality control and external suppliers to resolve bottlenecks and sequencing conflicts.
- Perform finite capacity planning and resource levelling for machining, assembly and finishing operations.
- Monitor production progress and KPIs; trigger corrective actions, expedite critical items and re-sequence orders as required.
- Manage release of production orders, routings and shop floor documentation in the ERP/MRP system.
- Maintain accurate inventory and WIP visibility to support replenishment decisions and reduce lead times.
- Prepare regular scheduling reports and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to raise throughput and reliability.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing, logistics or equivalent technical discipline, or demonstrable practical experience.
- Proven competence in production planning within precision manufacturing or high-value artisanal environments.
- Strong analytical aptitude with experience using planning tools and generating scheduling metrics.
- Solid organisational skills with the ability to prioritise dynamically under competing deadlines.
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in production planning or scheduling within precision manufacturing, industrial production or luxury watchmaking. Prior exposure to multi-stage assembly environments and supplier-managed components preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing technology, logistics, supply chain management or equivalent vocational qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Buttes, Neuchâtel, Switzerland, within easy reach of Neuchâtel.
Culture
Richemont cultivates a workplace defined by respect for craft, technical excellence and long-term thinking. Teams operate with high standards of precision and collaboration, blending traditional artisanal methods with modern industrial practices to deliver luxury products of superior quality.
About Cerulean
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