Integrated Business & Operations Planning-Lead

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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.

The Sales and Operations Planning leadership role at the Personalized Medicine BU is an expert team member with the primary responsibilities in working with the commercial division to build the demand plan, work closely with the manufacturing team to build a production plan and ensure the appropriate inventory of raw materials and Finished goods is maintained to meet the customer demand. This onsite role supports Commercial division, Manufacturing, R&D, PD, Service and Supply Chain.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and improve the S&OP process using Visual ERP systems

• Lead discussion on demand planning with senior leadership and mitigate risks associated with delivering our product to our customers.

• Lead finished goods assets/inventory and ensure clarity to Commercial/SC and Service using critical metrics.

• Lead the Production Planning process with MFG leaders and build plan that optimizes manufacturing resources and capacity

• Analyses Sales and production trends and provide forecasts to senior leadership, Sales, and Operations personnel

• Help build and end to end supply chain dashboard including current and NEW product development initiatives, coordinated with financial performance/dedication.

• Collaborate with Project Management teams to fit initiatives into the Manufacturing production plan

• Collaborate with R&D personnel to secure Raw material planning for projects and Inventory control

• Establish the R&D Inventory control process for projects and ensure the transition process of R&D parts into regular inventory

• Guide on MPS and MRP in Visual/ERP system and/or SAP

• Able to program/Build reports in SmartView/Visual ERP system and delivery regular critical metrics, such as OTIF, Production adherence, Schedule adherence, capacity utilization.

• Collaborate, negotiate, and lead meetings with various department heads as needed.

• Complete continuous improvement projects

• Be the Permed business unit subject matter authority on S&OP standard methodologies

• Able to complete and follow up on Quality /process issues using Change Management and other Quality management systems

• Support the EHS activities and initiatives

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Key requirements:

• Experience in Supply Chain & Operations: Minimum 5-7 years in demand planning, production planning, or S&OP processes, with leadership experience.

• Proficiency with ERP Systems: Authority knowledge of Visual ERP systems and/or SAP, specifically in MPS, MRP, and report generation in SmartView.

• Inventory & Production Management: Strong experience in handling finished goods inventory, capacity planning, and optimizing manufacturing resources.

• Analytical & Forecasting Skills: Ability to analyze sales and production trends, build accurate forecasts, and drive data-driven decision-making.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Solid ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Project Management, and senior leadership.

• Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization: Experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing process optimizations in supply chain and manufacturing.

• Communication & Leadership: Strong communication and negotiation skills to lead discussions, handle change, and influence stakeholders optimally.

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.