About Us
Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. We let our people own their careers and genuinely improve the world.
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 integrate value-added logistic services and processes to improve logistic operations at our Lonza site.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage day-to-day project responsibilities, including task delivery, resource allocation, risk management, and progress reporting.
* Plan, develop, deliver, and track change management deliverables, including communications, stakeholder engagement, and organizational readiness analysis.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external project teams and collaborate with the external Project Manager.
* Coordinate Project Board Meetings and phase sign-offs with the business.
* Develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan for the project.
Key Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Economics, Project Management, SCM, Logistics, or a similar field.
* Significant experience in project management, preferably in logistics projects.
* Proven work experience within the Pharmaceutical industry and its Supply Chain.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across functions.
* Fluency in English and German.
Skills
* Advanced understanding of SAP WM/EWM.
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
* Experience in people management with and without formal authority.
* Negotiation skills.
* Business acumen and understanding of how SCM relates to other functions like QA, Commercial, IT, etc.
* Understanding of how Logistic Service Providers operate.
* Basic knowledge of EDI interfaces.
* Ability to work and influence decisions in a matrix organization.
* Proactive attitude combined with hands-on mentality to anticipate potential challenges.
We respect and protect our people and environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.
At Lonza, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives worldwide. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.