Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar Jobs Added 17/03/2026Strategic planning role with high visibilityOpportunity to work in a complex and highly integrated manufacturing environmentAbout Our ClientOur client is a well-established international industrial company operating in a highly technical and vertically integrated manufacturing environment.Job DescriptionAs Master Production Scheduler, you will play a central role in coordinating and optimizing the site's production planning activities. You will be responsible for developing and executing both the long-term Master Supply Plan (4-24 months) and the mid-term Master Production Schedule (4-13 weeks) across critical manufacturing resources.Working in close collaboration with Manufacturing, Procurement and Customer Experience teams, you will ensure production feasibility, improve planning performance and support business growth while maintaining high service levels.Your main responsibilities will include:Develop and maintain the Master Supply Plan for key bottleneck resources, ensuring cross-functional alignment across the organizationLead and facilitate Master Scheduling (MPS) review meetings with key stakeholders to confirm priorities, feasibility and operational actionsBuild and manage the Master Production Schedule for critical manufacturing resourcesEnsure planning master data accuracy in ERP systems, reflecting supply capabilities and lead timesMonitor and report Operational Planning KPIs, performing root cause analysis and driving corrective actionsContribute to the Supply Review step of the S&OP process, providing insights and recommendations to address operational constraintsLead what-if scenario planning and recovery plans in case of capacity or material constraintsAct as a key driver for planning and supply chain continuous improvement, enhancing planning processes, reporting tools and data qualityCollaborate with cross-functional teams to improve delivery performance, inventory optimization and operational productivityThe Successful ApplicantBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration or a related field10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning within complex manufacturing or industrial environmentsProven experience in Master Production Scheduling or advanced production planning rolesStrong expertise in short-term scheduling and long-term capacity planningExcellent command of ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred) and planning toolsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindsetExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills in cross-functional environmentsWell-organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities independentlyExperience contributing to continuous improvement and planning process optimization initiativesFluent French and English are requiredCandidates currently based outside Switzerland are welcome to apply if they are willing to relocate to French-speaking Switzerland and have strong French language skills and meet all technical and experience requirements.What's on OfferA key planning role within an established international industrial companyA collaborative environment with strong cross-functional interactionsThe opportunity to contribute directly to supply chain performance and operational excellenceQuote job refJN-032026-6972492Job summaryJob FunctionLogistics, Procurement & Supply ChainSpecialisationProduction PlanningIndustryIndustrial / ManufacturingLocationFribourgContract TypePermanentJob ReferenceJN-032026-6972492Job NatureHome Office
