Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Scheduling

Boudry, SwitzerlandPosted Jul 16, 2026
Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren’t words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You’ll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more: careers.bms.com/working-with-us. We are looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Scheduling to join our Site Supply Chain team in Boudry. In this role, you will manage the short- and mid-term logistical activities for assigned manufacturing lines, working in close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders including QA, QC, Operations, Warehouse, and Validation teams. Key Responsibilities * Convert supply plans into detailed, daily production schedules within the frozen planning period * Manage scheduling for assigned work-centers and monitor execution, including handling non-routine requests * Lead weekly scheduling meetings and maintain real-time follow-up with all operational stakeholders * Track Work Orders throughout their lifecycle — from creation to final release * Define and execute mid-term manufacturing plans, ensuring material availability and accurate Master Data configuration * Coordinate stability plans, variation management, and make-to-order (MTO) repacking activities * Manage reprocess activities as required * Own and report on key performance indicators: OTIF, Schedule Adherence, and Right First Time (RFT) * Drive continuous improvement initiatives and actively contribute to a culture of operational excellence * Manage change control tasks and ensure timely implementation Qualifications & Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field * Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, or supply planning * Prior experience in an international industrial environment; pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry highly preferred * Demonstrated ability to work autonomously under pressure with strong drive for results * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; ability to quickly understand and visualize complex processes * Experience with LEAN management methodologies is a plus * Excellent computer skills: MS Office (Excel); ERP system experience (Oracle preferred) * Full professional fluency in both French and English is required If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career. Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues. On-site Protocol BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you...

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