Lonza
Supply Planner (m/f/d) 80-100%
The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
What you will get:
- An agile career and a dynamic work 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. The full list of our local tailored benefits can also be found below.
- Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi
The Supply Planner is responsible for leading the site’s end-to-end supply
planning team, ensuring reliable production execution, optimal inventory levels,
and full material availability for all manufacturing operations. The role leads the
weekly and monthly supply planning cycles, defines and manages the Master Production Schedule (MPS), leads planning governance, and ensures alignment between demand, capacity, and supply constraints. The Supply Planner drives planning excellence, supports S&OP activities, and acts as a key partner to Operations, QA, MSAT, Logistics, Procurement, and Project Management. This role plays a central part in enabling supply reliability, supporting growth projects, and shaping long-term supply chain strategy at the site.
What you will do:
- Own and manage the site Master Production Schedule (MPS) and ensure optimized, feasible supply plans aligned with demand and capacity.
- Lead medium- and long-term capacity planning, scenario analysis, and risk assessments.
- Drive inventory optimization and maintain accurate planning parameters and master data (lead times, safety stocks, MOQ, BOMs).
- Collaborate with Procurement and Logistics to ensure material readiness and mitigate availability risks.
- Lead cross-functional planning meetings and provide inputs for S&OP, budget cycles, and executive reporting.
- Develop and track planning KPIs, drive process standardization, and champion digital improvements (SAP, IBP).
- Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Planning Team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.
What we are looking for:
- 5–10 years’ experience in Supply Chain (Pharma preferred; automotive or consumer goods also acceptable)
- Strong planning expertise
- 2–3 years’ experience in team leadership (e.g., supervisor, team lead)
- Bachelor or Master in Supply Chain Management (preferred) or related fields
- SAP (PP/MM) or similar systems
- MPS/MRP, inventory & capacity planning
- English: fluent, German: advantage
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.