Watch Procurement Planner & Scheduler / Retail Purchaser

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.

In order to reinforce the Logistics team in our HQ in Biel/Bienne, we are currently looking for a

WATCH PROCUREMENT PLANNER & SCHEDULER / RETAIL PURCHASER 100%

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to manage both Watch Procurement Planning & Scheduling and Retail Purchasing. In this dual role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient procurement and scheduling of watch components and finished products, as well as overseeing the retail purchasing process. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners to meet production deadlines, maintain stock levels, and support business operations across various departments.

Job description

Watch Procurement:

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Collaborate with partners and suppliers to define production plans for watch heads and components to ensure timely deliveries in the right quantity and quality.
• Load Capacity Management: Monitor and manage the load capacity to ensure feasibility over the short and medium term. Adjust schedules as needed.
• Follow-Up & Monitoring: Track daily and weekly progress to ensure compliance with production plans. Implement corrective actions and reprioritize tasks when necessary.
• Cross-Department Coordination: Communicate launch plans and timings to relevant departments, including Product, Sales, e-Commerce, Distribution, Logistics, and Warehouses.
• Collection Replenishment: Ensure timely replenishment for both Core and Special collections.
• New Collection Coordination: Work with the Development team to monitor and ensure timely production releases of new collections.
• Support & Backup: Assist the team leader and provide coverage in their absence.
• Reports: Provide regular KPI reports and analysis to monitor performance and ensure targets are being met.

Retail Procurement:

• Full Purchase Process Coordination:
  • Manage quotation requests, cost analysis, and cost comparison.
  • Handle order requests and ensure timely follow-up on SAP orders and deliveries.
  • Monitor suppliers stock levels and ensure proper replenishment.
  • Track ongoing projects, claims, and development progress with suppliers, Retail Environment Design, and Distribution teams
• Master Data Management

Profile

• Commercial background or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in planning and scheduling management, preferably using ERP systems.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and production processes is essential.
• Technical knowledge of retail furniture would be a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of the Material Management module in SAP is a plus.

Professional requirements

You are solution-oriented, result-driven, and responsible with strong organisational skills as well as pronounced analytical, technical, and planning skills. Customer, service, and solution oriented, you are used to work in fast moving, international environments and deal well with priorities and tight deadlines. Moreover, you are a team player with good interpersonal skills, can build relationships with other teams and departments.

Languages

In addition, you are fluent in English and French, additional language such as Italian would be a plus.

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
• 25 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 complete application.

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