We are seeking an Operations Planner / Scheduler based at our Zurich-area site in Switzerland, reporting to the Site Manager. Schedules the orders on production lines involving a variety of product mix and fluctuating requirements based on demand forecast, customer orders, current inventories and line capacity. Plans/schedules the orders within the relevant time period appropriate to the site, to ensure compliance with OTMIS/OTIF. Reviews, adjusts, and updates a fluctuating schedule based on customer orders, production problems, material needs, and other areas as required; informs personnel of appropriate changes. Determines appropriate supply of products based on the potential demand for goods, which includes maintaining inventory levels, forecasting customer needs, developing product forecasts. Analyzes and interprets a variety of reports regarding plant operations, resource and personnel needs, efficiency, cycle times, on-time service, sales/customers, and determines operational or scheduling changes to improve plant performance. Assists with coordinating general production operations regarding resource, efficiency and cycle times, to ensure meeting the sites OTMIS/OTIF target. Serves as a liaison between production operations and other areas, such as sales, customer service, production, shipping and receiving, and other departments regarding general operations, and questions and concerns, to ensure on-time delivery.Provides updates in production meetings regarding production schedules, plant performance, and other areas as required. Assists with coordinating the introduction, modification, or discontinuation of products, which includes maintaining SKU numbers, inventory and order levels, and product lists, communicating status across the departments.Ensures compliance with department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Educated to High school level.Two/Three years of scheduling, supply chain or operational experience. Applying fundamental scheduling and distribution principles and practices.Understanding of applicable supply chain activities.Reading and responding to constant change environments.Understanding of basic production and operational principles and practices.Analyzing a variety of data and developing reports.Working with other functions and supervisors.Fluent German and English skills are required for this role. Knowledge of other languages will be considered an advantage.Advanced PC skills essential.Familiar with standard ERP system such as Oracle, SAP.Strong communication skills.Assertiveness.