Material Management Analyst 80 - 100% (m/w/d) at Lonza Group · Visp

Material Management Analyst 80 - 100% (m/w/d) Location: CH - Visp The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed. The Material Management Analyst is responsible to perform all duties to ensure the performance of the team is on track and tasks are completed. Responsible for liaising with all key functions to ensure timely updates and analysis to materials. Execution of key tasks to support Lonza’s inventory and optimization initiatives. Ensure effective management of the material portfolio and its lifecycle control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBoAVhfTkTQ This role is primarily based on site. Working together in person supports close, real‑time collaboration and the technical precision needed to manufacture medicines to the highest quality and safety standards. We offer flexibility to work remotely for no more than 20% of your time. Requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis, in line with business needs. What you will get: An agile career and a dynamic work culture. An inclusive and ethical workplace. Compensation programs that recognize high performance. In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. Our full list of tailored local benefits can be found below. Benefits in Visp:https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi What you will do: Support the Material Management Head in coordinating the MRP team, ensuring alignment on key priorities and processes. Generate and oversee material-related KPIs, implementing corrective actions and improvements to enhance material availability visibility. Manage the raw material portfolio of the supply chain in planning systems, including lifecycle control, and execution of large-scale master data updates and monitoring of the created Planning Orders, Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders. Reporting of Purchase Order related activities to external Audit Companies. Provide expertise in the management of specialized material categories. Participates in supply chain development initiatives brining material management expertise. Executes material related projects. SAP & AFI Key User – primary reference for system expertise and user support Material coverage analysis for Visp site – defines next steps and future strategy (projects supported by Lonza EC Board Level) Core Team Member, key role with analyzing current processes and making a significant contribution to the restructuring the Supply Chain Organization in Visp (MRP & MPL) Responsible for (SMOG) Scrapping Approval Workflows. Initiating, track and trace – ensuring accurate inventory level and timeliness for financial improvements for all 3 business platforms Preparing the reports for the MRPs to check SMOG items for monthly accurate SMOG submission. Preparing and submitting the monthly file for departments to check SMOG Liability to customer. Core Team Member - Value Stream Mapping Material Management, supporting process optimization and improvement Maintaining and analyzing safety stock levels for the Visp site to ensure optimal inventory availability/ Replenishment Policy Supporting the Head of Supply Chain by preparing and analyzing multiple reports for decision-making Providing cross-departmental support (QC, Plant Logistics, SC) with ad-hoc reports and analysis Training and onboarding new employees on SAP usage, ensuring knowledge transfer and faster integration What we are looking for: Degree or equivalent experience in SCM, Procurement or any relevant field CPIM, APICS Certification would be desired Min. of 5 years’ experience as a Material Requirement Planner or Analyst Experience in SCM, Materials Planning/Scheduling and/or Purchasing Good knowledge of SAP, especially MM and MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint), PowerBI Especially Presentation and Data Analytical skills are required. Good communication and presentation skills Fluency in English is required. German desired Strong Teammate and able to work across cross-functional teams 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? App