Materials Requirements Planner

Materials Requirements Planner

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in the life sciences industry while ensuring seamless material flows for critical pharmaceutical manufacturing? Join Lonza in Visp, Switzerland, as a Materials Requirements Planner, where you will bridge the gap between supply planning, procurement, and site operations to guarantee timely material availability on a 6-month contract. 

This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis, in line with business needs. 

What you will get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture.

• An inclusive and ethical workplace.

• Competitive hourly rate.

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and relevant knowledge.

What you will do:

• Ensure the timely availability of production materials to support the master site supply plan.

• Convert MRP planned orders and requisitions into active Purchase Orders within SAP.

• Maintain key planning parameters (lot sizes, lead times, safety stocks) in planning systems to maintain plan accuracy.

• Partner with Supply Planners, Schedulers, and Procurement to resolve material bottlenecks and expedite inbound deliveries.

• Implement inventory optimization routines, including scrap reduction and stock mobilization.

• Track, measure, and present material availability KPIs to cross-functional leaders.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or Supply Planning within the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or CDMO industry.

• Strong proficiency with SAP (Materials Management / Inventory modules) and Microsoft Excel.

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct root-cause analysis on material shortages.

• Fluency in English is required; professional working proficiency in German is a plus.

About Lonza

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

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, they value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. 

As Lonza’s talent acquisition partner, please note, Randstad is responsible for the engagement and contracting of this contingent role. 

Ready to play your part in shaping the future of life sciences? Apply now.