Lonza
Logistics
TraineeLogistics
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“Trainee Logistics at Lonza. Skills: Logistics, Process optimization, Project support. Support logistics operational excellence team. Optimize E2E Logistics processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Increase project team efficiency; Balance effort of Logistics and Supply Chain team
Industry & Context.
Basic analytical and problem‑solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree or ongoing studies in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (B. Sc. , M. Sc. , Dipl. Ing. , or equivalent), Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills, Willingness to support administrative and organizational tasks as part of the learning role, Reliable and persistent in following up with partners to collect required information, Good command of English and German
Nice to Have
Initial knowledge or interest in chemical and/or pharmaceutical supply chains is a plus, Curiosity and openness to work across different disciplines, Good knowledge of common IT experience with SharePoint, Power BI, and Excel is an advantage, Basic analytical and problem‑solving skills with a desire to develop them further, Interest in process improvement Lean Six Sigma knowledge or certification is a plus, First exposure to a cGMP environment is beneficial but not required
What You'll Do.
Support logistics operational excellence team
Optimize E2E Logistics processes
Maintain structures for project management
Prepare and orchestrate workshops
Assist project leads and logistics teams
Prepare regular reviews
Highlight current issues/gaps
Coordinate internal project tasks
Support coordinating project documents
Develop PowerBI dashboards
Organize internal workshops
Support daily management activities
Monitor and track metrics
Implement and track planned activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support project leads and logistics teams; Work with cross-functional departments; Support team members; Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Communication Scope
Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Project management processes, Project tasks, Project related documents, Project related reports, Project related presentations, List of deliverables, Installation list, Timely issue of deliverables
Full Job Description
The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. The Trainee will be part and responsible to support the logistics operational excellence team in Visp and it’s project leads within the execution of EO improvement/efficiency projects. The trainee will support from the definition phase to the improvement / implementation phase to optimize E2E Logistics processes at the visp site. The role of this person is to support and maintain 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, prepare and orchestrate workshops and reporting to management. The purpose is to assist project leads and the logistics teams. They will also act as an active support for preparing regular reviews of the ongoing projects and highlight current issues/gaps. [**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =OBoAVhfTkTQ**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBoAVhfTkTQ) **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**](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3wjkoFi&data=05%7C02%7Clilla.farkas%40lonza.com%7C68ca2436d6304445e25108deac38fd0d%7C44a3f7ad8e4c406b9d15d4ee6477c700%7C1%7C0%7C639137557919436874%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DNbiYjHFSHI5H2%2FAuW6mO0HoIgiHW5bV0jmoW6D9dZk%3D&reserved=0) **What you will do:** * Responsible for internal coordination and support of
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