Production Planner

Production Plannerlocation : Palézieux-Gare Apply NowRefer a friendDivisionIMI Precision EngineeringAreaProcurementWork typeFull TimeReferenceIPE-619071LocationPalézieux-Gare Closing date29 April, 2024

IMI plc
IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

We help OEMs across life science and fluid control industries improve the performance of their devices, enabling better scientific research, faster diagnosis of diseases, better medical treatments, and more efficient machines, dramatically improving life for everyone.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through over 150 years of heritage.

Role Overview:

For our FAS Medic SA site in Palézieux, Switzerland, we are looking for a dedicated Production Planner to join our team. This role is pivotal in leading the planning and ensuring the production of 100 people. The ideal candidate will collaborate across departments to uphold stringent On Time deliveries and inventories KPIs. 

Key Responsibilities:

•  Approve shipping date for Customers orders
• Establish and maintain the production planning accordingly with customer requests and inventory objectives
• Level and balance the workload vs capacity on mid-term horizon
• Contribute to maintain OTD at a high level
• Manage and follow-up VMI of top priority customers
• Foster strong relationships with Customer Services representatives, Production Team-Leaders and Procurement representatives
• Be the back-up of the Planning Team-Leader
• Participate to the S&OP process
• Contribute to Supply Chain improvement processes

Critical Competencies for Success

• Supply Chain Education (APICS, ISLI...)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing, in a multinational and demanding environment
• Analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving skills on the shopfloor
• Proactive and customer oriented
• ERP and Microsoft tools proficiency
• English spoken (B2) - Fluent in french is mandatory
• Eligibility to work in Switzerland is mandatory.  

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.  Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.  

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.