**Global Leader in Life Sciences**
Lonza is a company that operates across three continents, working in the field of life sciences. Our greatest strength lies in our talented people who work together to devise innovative ideas that help businesses improve lives.
In this role at Lonza, you will manage critical 3PL Logistics Projects and drive the selection process and integration of a strategic Logistic Service Provider. You will also integrate value-added logistic services and processes to enhance logistics operations at our Lonza site.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage day-to-day project tasks, oversee resource delivery from Lonza, log risks and issues, and report regular progress against agreed measures.
* Develop and track change management deliverables, including communications, stakeholder engagement, change impact assessment, organizational readiness analysis, coaching, resistance management, and change reinforcement.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for the internal and external project team, working closely with the external Project Manager.
* Coordinate Project Board Meetings and phase sign-offs (acceptance criteria) with the business.
* Lead the communications plan for the project.
Key Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Economics, Project Management, SCM, Logistics, or a related field.
* Significant experience in Project Management, preferably in Logistics projects.
* Strong background in the Pharmaceutical industry and its Supply Chain.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to develop business relationships across functions.
* Fluency in English and German.
Desirable Skills:
* Advanced understanding of SAP WM/EWM.
* Exceptional Stakeholder Management skills.
* Experience in People Management, both with and without formal authority.
* Negotiation Skills.
* Business Acumen and understanding of how SCM is linked to other functions like QA, Commercial, IT, etc.
* Understanding of how Logistic Service Providers operate.
* Basic understanding of EDI Interfaces.
* Ability to work and influence decisions in a matrix organization.
* Proactive attitude combined with a hands-on mentality to anticipate potential challenges.
Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people every day. We strive to achieve our business results in an ethical manner, respecting and protecting our people and environment. At Lonza, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives worldwide and making a meaningful difference.