Trainee - ERP Specialist (m/f/x)

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Visp, Valais, CHE
In-Office
Pharmaceutical
At Lonza, we enable A Healthier World by supporting our healthcare customers on the path to commercialization.
The Role

 

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.

Key responsibilities:

    As a Trainee ERP Specialist at Lonza AG, you will be at the forefront of optimizing our ERP systems. You will:

    • Build and maintain part codes in SAP (Material Master) to ensure seamless operations.
    • Coordinate the extension of parts across various plants to support our global reach.
    • Develop and modify Bill of Materials (BOMs), Recipes, and resources in SAP to ensure flawless production processes.
    • Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to new part set-up, BOM, and recipe creations are current and usable.
    • Manage the deactivation/reactivation and discontinuation of parts in the ERP system to maintain an up-to-date system.
    • Work on improving processes related to new part set-up to achieve Operational Excellence.
    • Partner with the finance team to ensure BOMs are accurately entered into the financial system (SAP).
    • Offer direct assistance to SAP users, emphasizing the importance of maintaining accurate and consistent material master data as well as key critical metrics.
    • Monitor approval workflows to ensure materials move through designated approval streams, meeting GMP requirements strictly.
    • Proactively identify and implement workflow process improvements to reduce lead times and improve operational efficiency.
    • Use our ERP system to drive standardization in the BOM and recipe process, collaborating with your supervisor to ensure this standardization is achieved.
    • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the ERP system, championing standard methodologies and processes for crafting new materials.
    • Act as the main subject matter expert for training collaborators and staff on standard and effective methods, encouraging a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.

    Key requirements:

    We are looking for an ambitious individual with:

    • A degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management or Business Management, demonstrating a strong foundation in the field.
    • APICS certification or similar, which is preferred and signifies a dedication to excellence.
    • Advanced experience in Supply Chain and Operations, proving your ability to handle complex tasks.
    • Expertise in SAP Skills modules MM and PP, enabling you to navigate and optimize our systems effectively.
    • Strong analytical skills with the ability to define metrics and perform root cause analysis to solve issues.
    • The ability to apply Business Intelligence systems to extract data and generate insightful reports.
    • Proficiency in English, ensuring clear and effective communication in our diverse work environment.

      Join us at Lonza AG and be part of a team that is determined to successfully implement solutions that make a difference in the world. Your outstanding skills and dedication will help us continue to compete at the highest level and achieve our ambitious goals!

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      The Company
      HQ: Basel
      0 Employees
      Year Founded: 1897

      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.

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