Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While Lonza works in science, there’s no magic formula to how they do it. Their greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, they let their people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work Lonza wants to be part of.
Lonza in Visp is looking for a Materials Requirement Planner.
Key responsibilities:
Perform all duties to ensure the materials requirements plans are completed to ensure the timely availability of materials to support the product Supply Plan
Execution of key material availability, mobilization or write actions to support optimal management of inventory while reducing scrap/waste as well as tracking, reporting and facilitating on-time material availability including testing and release for production
Responsible to liaise with all key functions to ensure timely updates to material plans considering changes to plans or material availability issues
Perform all routine tasks to convert planned orders into material plans including the creation and management of material planned requirements
Liaison with key stakeholders (supply planner, scheduler, and PM) to ensure all material plans are up to date and responsive to changes in material requirements and to develop safety stock and inventory plans to meet production plans
Conversion of the material requirements plan (purchase requisitions) into purchase orders and creation/maintenance of detailed material planning parameters in Planning systems
Expediting material availability through liaison with procurement and teams involved with inbound material processing
Key requirements:
Degree in SCM, Procurement or any relevant discipline
Experience in SCM, Materials Planning/Scheduling and/or Purchasing
Good knowledge of SAP and MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint)
Good communication and presentation skils
Fluency in German and English is required
Strong Team Player and able to work across cross-functional teams
Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For Lonza, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How they achieve their business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, they respect and protect their people and their environment. Any success Lonza achieves is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, Lonza offers the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.