Material Requirement Plannner (MRP) - 80-100%

The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. 

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This is an office‑first role. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexibility to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).

What you will get: 

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture. 
• An inclusive and ethical workplace. 
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.

What you will do:

• Perform all duties to ensure the Materials Requirements Plans are completed to ensure the timely availability of materials to support the product Supply Plan
• Responsible to liaise with all key functions to ensure timely updates to material plans considering changes to plans or material availability issues
• Execution of key tasks to support inventory plans and optimization initiatives
• Perform all routine tasks to convert planned orders into material plans (Purchase Requisition, BANF) including the creation and management of material planned requirements
• Liaison with Material Project Leads (MPLs) to ensure all material plans are up to date and responsive to changes in material requirements
• Creation and maintenance of detailed material planning parameters in Planning systems
• Conversion of the material requirements plan (purchase requisitions) into Purchase Orders
• Expediting material availability through liaison with procurement and teams involved with inbound material processing
• Creation and management of material related KPIs and measures to ensure accurate understanding of material availability
• Execution of key material availability, mobilization or write actions to support optimal management of inventory while reducing scrap/waste (SMOG)
• Liase with key stakeholders (MPLs, Material Analysts) to develop safety stock and inventory plans to meet production plans
• Close cooperation with Operational Buyers for supplier related questions
• Track, report and facilitate on-time material availability (drive escalations) including testing and accountability with material releases for production

What we are looking for:

• Degree or equivalent experience in SCM, Procurement or any relevant field
• Min. of 5 years’ experience as a Material Requirement Planner
• Required CPIM certification.
• Experience in SCM, Materials Planning/Scheduling and/or Purchasing
• Good knowledge of SAP, especially MM and MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint), PowerBI
• Good communication and presentation skils
• Fluency in German or English is required. Both will be preferred.
• Strong Teammate and able to work across cross-functional teams

About Lonza  

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now!