Supply Planner SPM Visp
📍 CH - Visp
Role and responsibilities
Own and execute the monthly Supply Planning cycle for Microbial operations, ensuring alignment with integrated planning, S&OP;, and budget processes. Create, maintain, and continuously improve the Supply Plan, including the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and medium‑term capacity outlooks. Anticipate supply risks and constraints, developing proactive mitigation strategies in collaboration with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, and Finance. Lead supply plan accuracy improvements through KPI definition, tracking, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions. Partner with Inventory Management to define and maintain inventory targets, manage new and phase‑out materials, and reduce excess and obsolete inventory. Ensure supply plans are consistently maintained and utilized in SAP IBP and SAP ECC, driving material, labor, and asset capacity plans. Provide functional leadership and oversight of MRP and Scheduling activities, ensuring robust planning parameters and master data governance.
Team / description
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.
Qualifications and Skills
Proven experience in Supply Planning / Production Planning, preferably in pharmaceuticals, biotech, or complex manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of S &OP;, MPS, MRP, inventory management, and capacity planning concepts
Hands‑on experience with SAP IBP and SAP ECC (or comparable advanced planning systems)
Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into clear decisions and actionable plans
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus across global and cross‑functional teams
Experience leading planning processes or guiding planners/schedulers, with a continuous‑improvement mindset
Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field (transferable skills and equivalent experience are welcome)