Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) Planner & Operations Buyer 80-100% (f/m/d)

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 actual location of this job is in Basel Stücki, Switzerland.

Join Lonza AG as a Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) Planner & Operations Buyer in our dynamic Transportation/Shipping team based in Switzerland. This role offers an outstanding chance to contribute to a company that enthusiastically propels life sciences innovation and excellence. Your work will be crucial in ensuring the flawless availability of materials, supporting our dedication to world-class production standards!

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• Along with a competitive salary, you will receive various lifestyle, family, and leisure perks. Our comprehensive array of customized local benefits at Basel Stücki is available at: https://bit.ly/3HZNGv2

• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed

What you’ll do:

As an MRP Planner & Operations Buyer, you will have the responsibility for the following tasks to assist our Drug Product business:

• Liaise with Department Planners to ensure all material plans are up to date and responsive to changes in material requirements

• Build and sustain material numbers and detailed material planning parameters in SAP, encompassing PIR, SL, lead-times, and other MRP relevant configurations

• Convert the material requirements plan (purchase requisitions) into Purchase Orders

• Expedite material availability by liaising with Vendors, Procurement, and inbound processing teams

• Complete important material availability, mobilization, or write-off tasks to manage inventory optimally and reduce scrap/waste

• Partner with interested parties to establish safety stock and inventory plans that support production requirements

• Track, report, and facilitate timely material availability, including testing and release for production

• Build and supervise material-related important metrics to ensure an accurate understanding of material availability

• Monitor and optimize inventory to minimize obsolescence and perform slow-moving and value adjustment routines in collaboration with operations and finance

• Develop and uphold material projections and communicate them with suppliers.

• Lead supply chain-related improvement projects, such as the SAP Blueprint Execution

• Support internal cross-functional collaborators to onboard and approve new raw materials and suppliers

What we’re looking for:

• BSc./MSc. degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or any applicable subject area

• 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain, Materials Planning/Scheduling, and/or procurement

• Skills in purchasing, inventory, analytical, and distribution management

• Experience in a GMP environment is preferred but not essential

• Proficiency in using SAP MRP (modules MM and PP) and MS Office programs, particularly Excel

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• A valuable teammate with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams

• Proficiency in English and German, both written and spoken

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. Spread across 30+ sites and 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 shape what we achieve and how we achieve it. 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 offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.