Demand & Supply Planner with French
LocationCHE - Puidoux
Work modehybrid
SeniorityMid
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 6, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Engineering degree (BSc/MSc) in supply chain, production or manufacturing related field (HES/EPF or equivalent) / experiences considered as equivalent
Fluency in French and English mandatory
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
German is a plus
Skills
ERP
Benefits
Flexible vacation
Paid holidays
Paid volunteering
Health insurance
Life insurance
Hybrid working
About the company
Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
About the role
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?
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Managing, analyzing, and consolidating sales forecasts to ensure accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
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Analyzing forecasts and proposing production guidelines based on market demand and company capacity.
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Loading sales figures into the ERP system and other dedicated tools for efficient data tracking and reporting.
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Managing and reviewing subcontractors’ production planning to ensure timely distribution of production schedules.
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Monitoring production progress against schedules to identify any deviations or delays.
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Planning and executing direct purchasing for both production and R&D needs to maintain optimal inventory levels.
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Participating in price and volume negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
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Supporting the back-office team in reviewing and validating invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with agreements.
What will you need to be succesful?
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Engineering degree (BSc/MSc) in supply chain, production or manufacturing related field (HES/EPF or equivalent) / experiences considered as equivalent.
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Applied technical understanding of manufacturing needs; processes specific to medical device manufacturing preferred
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Experience with supply chain, production system and manufacturing processes of advantage
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Experience with medical QMS, ISO13485 of advantage
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Fluency in French and English mandatory, German is a plus
Benefits
You. Unlimited. We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.
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Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
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Your Wellbeing: Private Health plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
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Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
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Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
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