Material Planner/operational Buyer Drug Product

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 Material Planner/Operational Buyer for Drug Product consists of the management of the materials from set up in SAP to Purchase Order Placement to release for production. Responsible to coordinate the supply and ensure the accurate inventory levels of materials are maintained for any direct purchased item. Perform all duties to ensure the Materials Requirements Plans are completed to ensure the timely availability of materials to support the Product Supply Plan. These roles require execution of key tasks to support inventory plans and optimization initiatives.

Material Planner/Operational Buyer is accountable of the following results of direct materials to support the Drug Product business. This includes tasks to:

- Liaison with Supply Planner and Schedulers to ensure all material plans are up to date and responsive to changes in material requirements.
- Creation and maintenance of material numbers and detailed material planning parameters in SAP (PIR, SL, lead-times, and other MRP relevant settings).
- Conversion of the material requirements plan (purchase requisitions) into Purchase Orders.
- Expediting material availability through liaison with procurement and teams involved with inbound material processing.
- Execution of key material availability, mobilization or write-off actions to support optimal management of inventory while reducing scrap/waste.
- Liaise with key collaborators to develop safety stock and inventory plans to meet production plans.
- Track, report and facilitate on-time material availability including testing and release for production.
- Creation and management of material related important metrics and measures to ensure accurate understanding of material availability
- Support the implementation of supplier changes and other initiatives led by Central Category managers and Site Strategic Buyers.
- Collaborate with the broader procurement team to ensure all relevant material & vendor master data and outline agreements are available in SAP and are up to date.
- Manage all Level 2 vendor critical issues (e.g.: vendor returns, expediting deliveries, PO confirmations, shipping issues and others)
- Manage account payable (AP) Inquiries (Invoice issues, etc..)
- Support internal cross-functional collaborators to onboard and approve new raw materials and suppliers

**Key requirements**:

- Degree in SCM, Procurement or any relevant field
- Level in Supply Chain, Materials Planning/Scheduling and/or purchasing: Advanced - 5-10 years
- Purchasing, inventory, analytical and distribution management skills
- Experience in GMP environment preferred but not a must
- Ability to use SAP and MS office programs
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Fluency in German and English is required
- Strong Teammate and able to work across cross-functional teams

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.