Rolex Production Planner
- Location
- Biel/BienneBernSwitzerland
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fine Watches & Horology
- Posted
- May 16, 2026
About Rolex
Rolex is an independent Swiss maison renowned for precision watchmaking and exceptional craftsmanship. Headquartered in Geneva with major production sites in Biel/Bienne and Plan-les-Ouates, Rolex combines artisanal manufacturing with rigorous industrial standards and a discreet, quality-driven corporate culture.
Rolex is hiring a Production Planner in Biel/Bienne. Lead master scheduling and capacity planning for precision watch manufacturing.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain master production schedules to meet internal targets and client commitments within a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
- Translate demand signals into detailed shop-floor plans, balancing capacity constraints, lead-times and component availability.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with procurement, quality, engineering and workshop teams to resolve planning conflicts and expedite critical orders.
- Perform capacity planning and resource levelling to optimise throughput while protecting artisanal quality standards.
- Manage inventory buffers, safety stock policies and replenishment cycles to minimise stockouts and excess inventory.
- Monitor planning KPIs (e.g., OTIF, lead time adherence, schedule attainment) and drive corrective actions through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Implement and sustain planning routines within MRP/ERP frameworks, including work order creation, routing and prioritisation.
- Support production changeovers and sequencing for complex assemblies to minimise downtime and maintain traceability.
Qualifications
- Degree in industrial engineering, supply chain management, production management or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven experience in production planning or scheduling within precision manufacturing or a complex assembly environment.
- Strong analytical capability with experience using planning methods (MPS, demand forecasting, capacity planning).
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and drive operational decisions in a matrix organisation.
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Skills
Experience
Typically requires several years of hands-on production planning or scheduling experience in precision manufacturing, watchmaking, or comparable high-complexity industries where small-series, high-quality outputs are produced.
Education
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, supply chain/logistics, or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
The role is situated in Biel/Bienne, Bern, Switzerland.
Culture
Rolex cultivates a disciplined, craftsmanship-led environment where technical excellence, confidentiality and long-term professional development are prized. Employees operate within a structured, quality-centric organisation that emphasises precision, iterative improvement and respect for artisanal processes.
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