Supply Chain Operations Manager
Lonza is a global leader in life sciences, operating across five continents. We are looking for a talented Supply Chain Operations Manager to join our team and contribute to the success of our Drug Product Services network.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to impact our supply chain operation and high-quality data management. If you are a structured and analytical person with a strong background in Supply Chain, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process accountability for Operational Buying Activities, Master Data Management and Inventory Management across the DPS network
* Manage a team of Operational Buyers and ERP/Master Data Specialists
* Develop your team and develop processes to make us fit for our future growth in close collaboration with global partners
* Guiding Operational Buyers for Raw Materials in collaboration with the global procurement organization
* Lead the master data organization for DPS network
* Carry out the inventory management for the DPS network. Define and manage actions impacting inventory in close collaboration with customer service, material and supply planners. Prepare and present inventory reports and projections
* Develop proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate issues and risks for the areas of responsibility (inventory management, material supply and master data management)
Requirements:
* BSc in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience; APICS certification or equivalent
* Extensive experience in a manufacturing site in the pharma (GMP controlled) industry
* Strong background in Supply Chain, with proven experience in supply planning, inventory management and the use of data analysis tools
* Natural leader with first leadership experience as a plus
* Above average experience and knowledge with SAP R3
* Proficient in both German and English
At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically. We offer an inclusive and ethical workplace, compensation programs that recognize high performance, and a wide range of lifestyle, family and leisure benefits available.