Senior Supply & Production Planner / Senior Supply & Production Planneress

Join Our Team at Zurich Instruments

Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments, as well as control electronics for quantum computing. Our products are utilized in various challenging research fields by scientists globally and by top high-tech companies. We are committed to advancing science and contributing to the development of the next generation of quantum computers.

Position: Senior Supply & Production Planner

As a Senior Supply & Production Planner, you will serve as the crucial link between demand and the availability of materials and capacity. You will translate forecast-driven and order-driven demand into procurement plans, convert confirmed demand into executable production schedules, and anticipate capacity gaps over a rolling six-month horizon. Your role will involve collaboration across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business Fulfillment, R&D, and our suppliers, making you the go-to resource for inquiries about production and shipping timelines.

Your Responsibilities

• Translate the rolling demand forecast for the series production line into a 3–6 month procurement plan with suppliers, maintaining key planning parameters in the ERP.
• Develop a procurement plan for project-based business, identifying long-lead components for preventive purchase prior to order intake and quantifying commitments for approval.
• Execute the MRP cycle, convert requirements into purchase orders, and monitor material readiness by project, escalating delivery risks as needed.
• Issue the weekly production plan, create and manage manufacturing orders, and coordinate internal logistics to ensure timely material picking and staging.
• Maintain accurate planning master data (BOMs, routings, work center capacities) in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and R&D, confirming feasible dates with Business Fulfillment and Sales.
• Evaluate production capacity over a rolling six-month horizon, identify bottlenecks early, and propose solutions such as load leveling, build-ahead, or outsourcing.
• Own planning processes within the ERP system and report key performance indicators including on-time delivery, material shortages, inventory coverage, forecast accuracy, and capacity load.

Your Profile

• Technical or commercial education (HF, FH or BSc) in supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field; planning certification (e.g., APICS CPIM) is a plus.
• 5-10 years of planning experience in a high-mix/low-volume electronics or precision instrumentation environment.
• Strong ERP planning skills: MRP (Material Requirements Planning), MPS (Master Production Scheduling), and capacity planning; experience with Odoo is advantageous.
• Ability to work simultaneously with both forecast-driven and order-driven project planning logic.
• Excellent analytical skills, with proficiency in data management and Excel.
• Adept at making decisions under uncertainty and providing factual justification for decisions.
• Effective communicator across manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and supplier networks.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German is a significant advantage.

What We Offer

We provide a diverse work environment characterized by an open and transparent company culture, where personal development is fundamental to our success. We value collaboration and promote decentralized decision-making that empowers everyone to take responsibility and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Now is a great time to join the team. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.