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At Lonza, we invest in great people. We encourage our employees to challenge themselves and we offer an environment that fosters creativity and success. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, we operate production, R&D, and business sites around the world, including Europe, North America, and Asia. 

Our vision:

We strive to be the leading supplier using science and technology to improve the quality of life.

Our mission:

We work with passion, using advanced technologies, to transform life science into new possibilities for our customers.
 

Do you want to help us as we shape the future of this great organization?

 

Job Description Summary

At the direction of the Global Owner LSI Supply Chain Systems, the Supply Chain Systems Manager will work to optimize the use of LSI’s Supply Chain software, including but not limited to SAP, Business Warehouse, Manufacturing Workbench and IBP.  The individual will possess a strong knowledge of these systems and their use in the process of getting product to our customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity of Supply Chain-relevant master data.  Identify and correct issues.


• Periodically (every 6 months) analyze and update safety stock strategies and forecasting methodologies.


• Support site planners and master planners with routine MRP/forecasting issues.


• Assist with system setup and maintenance of new and existing tolling operations


• Support mid-term planning efforts – translating business plans into manufacturing plans so that bottlenecks may be identified.


• Support rollout of available-to-promise (ATP)

Skills, Competencies, & Behaviors

• University degree in science or engineering, or an applicable business area


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in production / supply planning or planning related areas


• Moderate understanding in financial planning including experience in manufacturing optimization projects


• Demonstrate ability to balance the needs of the organization and the needs of the customer


• Create an open environment that encourages people to work together to solve problems and improve practices and services


• Demonstrate ability to map processes of possible consequences of decisions, to work out the importance of individual factors, and to choose the best course of action.


• High level of ability to learn and use new IT tools, proficient in Excel and SAP


• Team- and process-oriented person, capable of working independently and with ability to communicate with peers and stakeholders at all levels


• Demonstrate skill in effective communicating, problem solving, and negotiating with a focus on party interests.


• Excellent knowledge of English required

Agility*

• Adapts thinking and behavior to support change

• Takes personal responsibility for promoting change in his/her area

Business Acumen*

• Uses knowledge of his/her business area and related areas to make correct and timely decisions

Collaboration*

• Actively seeks out and shares different perspectives from a broad network and implements alternative approaches

Customer Focus*

• Manages internal and external customer relations professionally and effectively

Driving Results*

• Helps peers (and team) overcome performance obstacles and challenges

• Secures buy-in from key stakeholders

Leadership*

• Takes personal accountability for defining and implementing his/her own development and supports others to do same

 

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.

 

Lonza.  The place to Go, Stay and Grow.