Supply Chain Transformation Operations Lead ADS 80-100% (m/f/d)

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

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three 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 Supply Chain transformation Operations lead ADS is responsible for the implementation  of  the  supply  chain  transformation  related  manufacturing  execution activities  for  ADS  in  Visp.  The  transformation  is  supposed  to  be  in  line  with  the ADS Business strategy and goals as well as with Global Supply Chain strategy. The responsibility includes to ensure material staging to production assets and infrastructure to allow all time seamless operations activities. A key part of the role is also to ensure the close collaboration with further departments within the Supply Chain team but also related functions (Central SC, Operations, procurement and quality) and ensure alignments. Implement system solutions (e.g. SAP ERP and OMP interface) that support the different roles in day-to-day tasks is another key area in this role.

What you’ll get:

• An agile career and dynamic working culture
• An inclusive and ethical workplace
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance
• In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits in Visp can be found on https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

What you will do:

• Lead the stream for the manufacturing execution ADS in Visp.
• Lead Supply Chain projects (ie OMP). Act as the main contact and gate keeper between business, global functions and IT.
• Collect and prioritize areas for improvements. Design solutions and implement it together with relevant stakeholders.
• Supports Supply Chain ADS team Visp to drive key initiatives.
• Build and maintain network within Supply Chain and related functions on different levels up to the Site Leadership team ADS.
• Ensure proper change management within Supply Chain and related functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication of the progress of the transformation to relevant stakeholders

What we are looking for:

• Excellent experience and knowledge in manufacturing and supply chain as well as very good knowledge in SAP ERP PP and MM. Additional knowledge in OMP planning, SAP EWM, SAP S/4 or interfaces to MES is clearly seen as a plus point. 
• Master degree or degree in Supply Chain, operations or a scientific discipline.
• Very good communication skills and experience in cross functional project management and collaboration, e.g. supply chain, production, quality, logistics are required.
• Solution oriented and experienced candidate in change management.
• Highly motivated team player with excellent planning skill and an organizational talent to allow to deal with a complex environment.
• Candidate with high social competencies who is able to deal with different levels in the organization up to the ADS Site Leadership team members.
• Experienced in leadership and an independent working style requiring a low level of supervision is also an advantage.
• English fluent, German a strong advantage

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.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.