Trainee Logistics (f/m/d)

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 Trainee will be part and responsible to support the logistics governance forum in Visp and it’s project leads within the execution of strategic improvement/efficiency projects. The trainee will support from the definition phase to the improvement / implementation to optimized the E2E Logistics processes.at the visp site.

The role of this person is to support and maintain strong structures (e.g. organization, decision, communication, documentation flows, in accordance with project management, in order to respect project management processes and increase project team efficiency.

The hired candidate will be responsible for specific project tasks. These tasks will include developing metrics, tracking progress, prioritizing workshops, and reporting to management. The purpose is to assist project leads and the logistics governance team.

They will also act as an active support for preparing regular reviews of the ongoing projects and highlight current issues/gaps.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for internal coordination and support of project tasks in order to balance the effort of the overall Logistics and Supply Chain team.
• Participate and support in coordinating, issuing project related general and specific documents, reports and presentations.
• Co-ordination and follow up with cross-functional departments (Logistics, Plant Logistics, Supply Chain), tracking activities and deliverables (like list of deliverables, installation list and timely issue of deliverables).
• Responsible for the development of PowerBI dashboards.
• Organize internal workshops and support team members to establish agendas, meeting minutes, actions lists etc.
• Support daily management activities by providing assistance in monitoring and tracking important metrics on a daily and monthly basis. Aid in the implementation and tracking of planned activities.

Key requirements:

• Dipl. Ing. / M. Sc. / B. Sc.) or equivalent in Logistics and / or Supply Chain
• Technical knowledge in chemical and / or pharmaceutical supply chain is a plus
• Interdisciplinary knowledge
• Motivated standout colleague, achieves results, excellent communication skills
• Very good knowledge in IT tools, especially share point and/or power BI and Excel.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is critical
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Open to complete administrative tasks
• Is persistent in ensuring that partners provide the information necessary for the project to proceed
• Lean 6 Sigma training is a plus (eg Yellow or Green Belt certification)
• Fluency in English and German
• Experience in cGMP environment is a plus

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.