Demand & Supply Planner with French

Smith & Nephew; Puidoux; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible vacation and time off

Paid holidays

Private health plans

Income protection

Life assurance

Hybrid working model

Mentorship and training

Zusammenfassung

Smith+Nebhew is seeking a Demand & Supply Planner to collaborate with development and manufacturing teams and suppliers to transfer products to production. The role focuses on forecasting accuracy, capacity alignment, and inventory optimization while supporting supplier negotiations and invoice validation.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree in a related field, with fluency in French and English.

Qualifikationen

• Fluency in French and English is mandatory; German is a plus.
• Engineering degree in supply chain, production or manufacturing related field.
• Experience with medical device manufacturing is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Manage and consolidate sales forecasts to align with business objectives.
• Analyze forecasts and propose production guidelines based on demand and capacity.
• Load sales figures into ERP and reporting tools for data tracking.
• Review subcontractors' production planning to meet schedules.
• Monitor progress and deviations against plans.
• Plan direct purchasing for production and R&D to maintain inventory.
• Assist in price/volume negotiations with suppliers for favorable terms.
• Support back-office review of invoices for accuracy.

Kenntnisse

French language

English language

German language (plus)

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Ausbildung

BSc/MSc in supply chain, production or manufacturing related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nebhew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We are currently searching for a Demand & Supply Planner who will work closely with internal development/manufacturing teams and suppliers, to transfer products to manufacturing. Improve and stabilize existing manufacturing processes, to insure capacity and quality.

What will you be doing?

• Managing, analyzing, and consolidating sales forecasts to ensure accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Analyzing forecasts and proposing production guidelines based on market demand and company capacity.
• Loading sales figures into the ERP system and other dedicated tools for efficient data tracking and reporting.
• Managing and reviewing subcontractors' production planning to ensure timely distribution of production schedules.
• Monitoring production progress against schedules to identify any deviations or delays.
• Planning and executing direct purchasing for both production and R&D needs to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Participating in price and volume negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Supporting the back-office team in reviewing and validating invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with agreements.

What will you need to be succesful?

Engineering degree (BSc/MSc) in supply chain, production or manufacturing related field (HES/EPF or equivalent) / experiences considered as equivalent. Applied technical understanding of manufacturing needs; processes specific to medical device manufacturing preferred Experience with supply chain, production system and manufacturing processes of advantage Experience with medical QMS, ISO13485 of advantage Fluency in French and English mandatory, German is a plus

You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing: Private Health plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.

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