The company

At Swatch, we thrive on surprise. Whether it's with our collections, action sports or artistic collaborations, we don't stay inside the box. We're here to shake things up with our striking designs, which always reflect the zeitgeist but never fail to catch the eye. That's what we do best, and that's what we've done since 1983.

Our team is a collective of passionate people, headquartered in Switzerland and present worldwide. We are visionaries and revolutionaries - unwaveringly true to ourselves and unafraid to do things differently. Together, we are here to make the world a little more colorful and exciting by embracing newness and boldness. You might even say that we're more than just a watch company.

Are you one of us? Join our team. 

To reinforce the Sales Planning department, an extended branch of Sales that consists of Digital, Sales and Retail International teams at its Headquarters in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, SWATCH is currently searching for a

TEAM LEADER SALES PLANNING 100%

Job description

Main responsibilities will include:

• Team Management of 4 FTE's
• Planning and Ordering of Swatch Watches, Flik Flak, Bijoux, and Straps: weekly forecast, monthly forecast (sales, shipments and production master plan), Launch (coordination, quantities), Allocation and Shortage, communication with markets, communication and coordination with other departments
• Manage, Consult, and Train all Markets with respect to Sales Goals & Launch Requirements for new Collections. New Collection Estimate Workshops with Markets. Evaluation of Market Estimates.
• Market Allocations of Limited Availability Products (numbered watches of low supply issues)
• Collateral/Merchandising Material Planning: Order Quantities (country and consolidated level), coordination/communication between departments (creation, printing, order processing), timing.
• Resolve or coordinate the resolution of all issues concerning Market Orders of Merchandising Materials
• Sales Analysis (phase in, phase out, seasonality, sell in, sell out...) : integration of these analysis in the planning process (weekly and monthly forecast, launch, estimates, CORE collection phase in/out, ...).
• Rolling 12 Months Sales, Shipment, and Production Plan (Masterplan)
• Lead Cross Organizational Meeting (Launch Review Report) to confirm status of new product launches including Merchandising Materials
• Development/Implementation/Management of all Planning Systems 1) HQ Planning System; 2) Merchandising Planning System (MPS); 3) POS Data Base; 4) Launch Planning System (LPS)
• Co-management of the Gazette Weekly Communication Platform. Control weekly articles and continuous improvement of the platform.
• Liaison between Sales and Product Management. Coordinate the Sales Department's position regarding Product Issues in Collection Development and Product Development

Profile

• Bachelor and/§or Master degree in Business Administration, Sales Management
• Experience in leadership
• Background in Planning / Sales / Supply Chain
• Advanced Excel skills (a must), OLAP knowledge is a plus
• Knowledgeable in PowerBI / SAP / other analytical skills a plus

Professional requirements

In addition to the above, you have a customer service mindset and a flair for figures. You are proactive and independent, with a talent for organisation, communication, and project management. Furthermore, you are a problem solver, with a positive, fun attitude and work ethic.

Languages

You are fluent in English, French and/or German. Any other languages are an advantage.

Company address

Your new employer:

At Swatch we don't do boring. We thrive on innovation and infuse our pioneering and adventurous spirit into everything we do. As such we operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that values creativity, teamwork and openness. We want our people to feel inspired to bring their best and authentic self to work and actively seek to create an environment that prioritizes diversity, equity and inclusion and where individuals feel heard and appreciated.

We strongly believe that happy and healthy employees are the key to success. That is why we offer attractive benefits including:

Work and holidays:

• Flexible 40 working hours / week
• 30 days of annual leave

Health insurance / Pension fund:

• Contribution to health insurance costs
• First class pension fund

Maternity/Paternity :

• Extended maternity leave
• Family allowances beyond legal requirements

Further training:

• Training and development plan
• Paid language courses

Mobility:

• Unique and modern buildings and outdoor facilities
• Convenient location and access via public transport
• Free underground parking and access to bike sharing

F&B:

• Subsidized on-site canteen and food trucks
• Free coffee and tea

Other:

• Product discounts
• Wellness benefits and fitness programs
• Fun workplace events

Contact

If you feel this challenging opportunity meets your profile and expectations, please click on the APPLY link to send us your CV in English.

SWATCH Ltd.
Human Resources
Nicolas G. Hayek Strasse 1
CH - 2502 Biel/Bienne