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The Head of Supply Chain Planning role is created as part of the growth plans in Microbial Business Unit of Lonza Pharma Biotech to develop supply strategies and plans that enable the targeted strategic growth of the Microbial Business Unit and Biology Division. This position will directly report into the Business Unit Head and has an active seat in the Microbial Business Unit’s Leadership team.
Key responsibilities:
Managing the end-to-end view of supply chain and providing oversight for demand and supply planning of all Microbial products and services
Defining planning and replenishment configurations and supporting a manufacturing supply strategy end to end (from gene to finished drug substance)
Responsible for inventory management plans ensuring they are in line with the Business Unit and Division’s strategy, financial plans and facilitating the Inventory evolution over the long-term horizon.
Responsible for the execution of SC operational excellence projects in collaboration with Site Supply Chain Head
Ensure efficient and effective SC business partnering between Commercial and Operations
Coordination of supply & demand and ownership of Business Unit’s Sales & Operations Plan.
Key requirements:
Extensive experience of demand & supply planning and inventory management
Demonstrated track record of implementing improvements and efficiencies in supply chain planning
Advanced experience in various Supply Chain functions related to operations management, production or technology management
Experience of working in a Pharma Biotech and preferably in a service environment
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