Supplies and Inventory Manager

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve a structured supply chain risk reporting landscape Identify, analyze, and assess key supply chain risks (e.g., sourcing constraints, long lead times, compliance risks) Define and monitor essential KPIs to drive transparency and improved sourcing decisions Conduct risk assessments for critical materials and optimize inventory availability Provide monthly inventory updates with detailed performance analytics Prepare scenario analyses and recommend effective mitigation actions for potential disruptions Collaborate cross‑functionally to collect, validate, and interpret risk‑related data

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.

• Academic background in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics or similar (Bachelor required; Master’s preferred)

• Professional experience in supply chain, risk management, planning, procurement or related fields, with strong understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain processes

• Ability to support and further develop risk catalogues, registers and escalation processes while driving master data quality improvements

• Strong analytical mindset with experience in ERP/SAP systems, BI tools, Excel, Power BI and a high affinity for data and KPIs

• Capability to deliver clear risk reporting, dashboards, and management presentations aligned with quality, regulatory and client expectations

• Skill in maintaining accurate risk insights reflecting changes in suppliers, materials or processes, combined with a proactive, solution‑oriented working style

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functions; very good English and good German proficiency