Supply Chain Management Head, Microbial

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five 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 Management Head role is created as part of the growth plans in Microbial Business Unit of Lonza Biologics to develop supply strategies and plans that enable the targeted strategic growth of the Microbial Business Unit and Biologics Division. This position will directly report to the Business Unit Head and has an active seat in the Microbial Business Unit’s Leadership team.

• The role can be based in either Visp or Basel. If Basel, then frequent onsite attendance in Visp will be required

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)

Developing and implementing the supply strategy for the existing and future asset footprint for the Business Unit

Identifying and closing gaps with the Lonza business process landscape (from raw material planning to procuring raw materials to effective revenue recognition)

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 Supply Chain operational excellence projects in collaboration with Site Supply Chain Head

Ensure efficient and effective Supply Chain business partnering between Commercial and Operations

Coordination of supply & demand and ownership of Business Unit’s Sales & Operations Plan.

Key requirements :

Proven track record in successful demand & supply planning and inventory management

Strong strategic thinking and business acumen

Recognized team player and successful in mastering impact creation in large matrix organizations

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

Leadership experience

Experience of working in a Pharma Biotech and preferably in a service environment

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.

Reference : R62365