Location: A location in Switzerland
A relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
We operate across five continents, driven by a strong scientific foundation. 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 role is an outstanding opportunity to impact our network across 3 different sites in Switzerland, ensuring flawless operation and high-quality data management If you are looking for a position where you can contribute with your ideas to optimize processes within our global framework, we are looking for you
What you'll get:
* An agile career and dynamic working culture
* An inclusive and ethical workplace
* Compensation programs that recognize high performance
* Along with competitive salaries, you'll find a wide range of lifestyle, family and leisure benefits available. Depending on your location, these benefits could include family allowances, childcare support, discounts for local businesses and attractions, travel allowances and subsidized meals.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead a team of buyers and ERP/Master Data Specialists
* Develop processes to make us fit for our current and future growth in close collaboration with global partners
* Guiding buyers for Raw Materials in collaboration with the global procurement organization
* Drive the inventory management for the network. Define and manage actions impacting inventory in close collaboration with material and supply planners. Prepare and present inventory reports and projections, develop proactive strategies to anticipate and mitigate issues and risks within the team
* Manage and raise risks related to inventory and supply of materials, ensuring alignment with Supply Chain Head
* As partner, you are the first point of contact for escalations (concerning suppliers) from operational buyers
* Be point of contact for escalations from ERP Master Data Specialists
Key requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience; APICS certification required.
* Strong background in Supply Chain, with proven experience in inventory management. First leadership experience is a plus.
* Experience with SAP R3 is a must
* Experience in the pharma industry is a plus
* Experience in using data analysis tools is a strong plus
* You enjoy development of teams and processes, bringing in your own ideas
* Proficient in both German and English.
The work we do has 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. We respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
Come to work every day with the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.
About Us
We strive for excellence in life sciences. Join us in developing new ideas and solving complex problems. Let's work together to drive innovation and progress.