The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.
We are hiring a Supply Chain Project Team E2E Lead 80-100% (m/f/d) to join our Team.
What you will get:
An agile career and a dynamic work culture.
An inclusive and ethical workplace.
Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
This is an office-first role. Working together in person supports close, real-time collaboration and team alignment, enabling us to deliver our best work. You will work primarily in the office, with the flexiblity to work remotely for 20% of your time (one day per week).
What you will do:
As the central Supply Chain (SC) leader and liaison for your assigned projects, you will bridge the gap between clients and internal teams to ensure flawless operational execution.
- Act as the "go-to" SC expert in internal and client meetings, advocating for customer needs and resolving escalations.
- Interface between PM, Procurement, Quality, MSAT, and Ops to mitigate E2E risks (material availability, warehousing constraints, delivery conflicts).
- Forecast 3–5 year material needs, align Master Production Schedules (MPS), and ensure SAP/BOM data accuracy.
- Oversee vendor POs, coordinate complex inbound/outbound logistics, and optimize E2E inventory via SMOG and safety stock processes.
- Drive local and global SC tool development and mentor new team members.
What we are looking for:
Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or related field (Master's is a plus); proven SC experience, ideally within Pharma or CDMO.
Strong analytical abilities to track KPIs, conduct root-cause analysis, and align E2E supply planning with manufacturing strategy.
Strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
Track record of driving cross-functional solutions, anticipating delivery risks, and managing E2E operations.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and networking skills to influence leaders and clients; fluent in English (German is a plus).
About Lonza
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field
- Proven supply chain experience
- Experience in Pharma or CDMO environments
- Strong analytical abilities (KPI tracking, root-cause analysis, E2E supply planning)
- Strong presentation skills and ability to articulate complex ideas
- Experience with SAP, BOM, and Master Production Schedule (MPS) data accuracy
- Forecasting 3-5 year material needs and aligning MPS
- Experience overseeing vendor POs, inbound/outbound logistics, and inventory optimization (safety stock, SMOG)
- Track record driving cross-functional solutions and mitigating delivery risks
- Exceptional communication and networking skills; fluent in English
- German language skills
What We Do
At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Our community of 16,000 talented employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets.
