Lonza
MaterialManagementAnalyst
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“Material Management Analyst at Lonza. Skills: Material Management, SAP, Data Analysis, Supply Chain. Ensure team performance and task completion. Liaise with key functions for material updates”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure performance of the team is on track; Ensure tasks are completed; Ensure timely updates and analysis to materials; Enhance material availability visibility; Ensure effective management of the material portfolio; Ensure accurate inventory level; Ensure timeliness for financial improvements; Ensure optimal inventory availability; Ensure optimal Replenishment Policy
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills
Relocation assistance is available
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree or equivalent experience in SCM, Procurement or any relevant field, 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, Good communication and presentation skills, Fluency in English is required
Nice to Have
CPIM, APICS Certification would be desired, German desired
What You'll Do.
Ensure team performance and task completion
Liaise with key functions for material updates
Execute tasks to support inventory initiatives
Manage material portfolio and lifecycle
Generate material KPIs
Implement corrective actions
Manage raw material portfolio
Update and monitor planning orders
Report Purchase Order activities
Provide expertise in material categories
Participate in supply chain initiatives
Execute material projects
Provide SAP & AFI system expertise
Analyze material coverage
Analyze current processes
Contribute to supply chain restructuring
Manage Scrapping Approval Workflows
Track and trace inventory
Submit SMOG Liability file
Map Value Stream for Material Management
Maintain safety stock levels
Analyze reports for decision-making
Provide cross-departmental support
Train new employees on SAP
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work together in person for collaboration; Work across cross-functional teams; Support the Material Management Head; Core Team Member for restructuring; Core Team Member for Value Stream Mapping; Provide cross-departmental support
Communication Scope
Good communication skills; Presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Execute material related projects
Full Job Description
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**](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://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3wjkoFi&data=05%7C02%7Cpaul.huck%40lonza.com%7C56a1b44e541447c948f308deab5374d8%7C44a3f7ad8e4c406b9d15d4ee6477c700%7C1%7C0%7C639136572095707866%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6dxo8e%2FJPkkkHnjvhdNwVnyLBeZ2NhLc14BkWN0ChpA%3D&reserved=0)[**https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi**](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-rela
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