Ops, Planner/Scheduler

We are seeking an Operations Planner / Scheduler based at our Zurich-area site in Switzerland, reporting to the Site Manager.

• Schedules the orders on production lines involving a variety of product mix and fluctuating requirements based on demand forecast, customer orders, current inventories and line capacity. 
• Plans/schedules the orders within the relevant time period appropriate to the site, to ensure compliance with OTMIS/OTIF. 
• Reviews, adjusts, and updates a fluctuating schedule based on customer orders, production problems, material needs, and other areas as required; informs personnel of appropriate changes. 
• Determines appropriate supply of products based on the potential demand for goods, which includes maintaining inventory levels, forecasting customer needs, developing product forecasts. 
• Analyzes and interprets a variety of reports regarding plant operations, resource and personnel needs, efficiency, cycle times, on-time service, sales/customers, and determines operational or scheduling changes to improve plant performance. 
• Assists with coordinating general production operations regarding resource, efficiency and cycle times, to ensure meeting the sites OTMIS/OTIF target. 
• Serves as a liaison between production operations and other areas, such as sales, customer service, production, shipping and receiving, and other departments regarding general operations, and questions and concerns, to ensure on-time delivery.
• Provides updates in production meetings regarding production schedules, plant performance, and other areas as required. 
• Assists with coordinating the introduction, modification, or discontinuation of products, which includes maintaining SKU numbers, inventory and order levels, and product lists, communicating status across the departments.
• Ensures compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Educated to High school level.
• Two/Three years of scheduling, supply chain or operational experience.   
• Applying fundamental scheduling and distribution principles and practices.
• Understanding of applicable supply chain activities.
• Reading and responding to constant change environments.
• Understanding of basic production and operational principles and practices.
• Analyzing a variety of data and developing reports.
• Working with other functions and supervisors.

• Fluent German and English skills are required for this role. Knowledge of other languages will be considered an advantage.

• Advanced PC skills essential.
• Familiar with standard ERP system such as Oracle, SAP.
• Strong communication skills.
• Assertiveness.