Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

This position is located in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Our team at Lonza AG in Visp, Switzerland is growing! Join us too! The Biologics Supply Chain Network Planner is a pivotal role responsible to integrate demand and supply plans for multi-BU and multi-Divisional programs. This position ensures the flawless execution of supply chain planning and fulfilment, ensuring high customer service levels, efficient inventory levels.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively be responsible for the performance of raw material suppliers, to ensure the Material Requirement Plan can be realized.
• Ensure relevant Procurement Master Data is available and maintained in SAP so the Material Requirements Plan (MRP) can be calculated optimally and the PO creation process can be as effective as possible.
• Support the category manager and strategic buyers to implement their supply strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain Biologics Team to ensure needs are covered and business is well running.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Controlling local team.

Key requirements and skills

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience or comparable non academic education in Business, Economics, Engineering, Procurement or Supply Chain
• Fluent in English and German preferred
• Customer service attitude and ability to handle several priorities simultaneously
• Working knowledge of general business practices
• Experience and knowledge of both Operational Procurement and Purchasing of Direct (Raw Materials) (e.g. Purchase Requisition to Purchase Order Process)
• Experience of handling suppliers and carrying out low value negotiations
• Hands on experience of using SAP ERP in a purchasing/procurement role
• Ideally APICS or equivalent MRP Planner certificate

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve 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, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.