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Planner and Expeditor - Full Time - Winterthur, Switzerland
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Planner and Expeditor to oversee the timely production and delivery of industrial equipment manufactured by our subcontractors. In this key role, you will ensure that all goods are delivered on schedule while maintaining high-quality standards. Your contributions will be critical in supporting efficient project timelines and successful supplier relationships.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
As a Planner, you will oversee the following tasks:
- Working closely with the Project Managers, Project Directors and Project team to develop, maintain, and
manage the project schedules based on contractual requirements.
- Regularly report to the Planner Manager the critical path, schedule content, dependencies, lag and
milestones.
- Reviewing internal project disciplines work progress and incorporate them into the project plan.
- Reviewing vendor schedule submittals and incorporate appropriate information into the project plan.
- Identifying opportunities to accelerate and/or optimize resources allocation and mitigate potential risks and
delays.
- Contribute to the optimization of tools to support the Project Planning activities.
As an Expediter, you will oversee the following tasks:
- Monitoring and expediting the production of raw materials and goods to ensure timely delivery.
- Communicating regularly with the suppliers to get updates on order status, as well as the project team and the project planner to share progression.
- Solving problems and managing recovery plans in case of damaged goods or manufacturing delays with the suppliers and the project team.
- Ensuring that the suppliers’ schedules are aligned with our internal requirements.
- Taking part in the Kick-off and Inspection meetings throughout the project duration.
- Coordinate the goods delivery with the logistics groups.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Technical Education (University or Apprenticeship in Engineering or related field)
- Recent Graduates or professionals with 1 to 2 years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment
- Fluency in English
- Strong communicator with excellent organisation and time management skills
What we offer you:
- 25 days holiday (exclusive of bank holidays)
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Program/health care
- On-site car parking possiblity/public transport allowance
- Access to a wide range of discounts
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.
Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Camille Desbarats at Camille.Desbarats@sulzer.com . Our team is looking forward hearing from you!
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.