Direct Material Planner (Biotech)

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there's no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that's the kind of work we want to be part of.

Join our team as a Direct Material Planner in Vacaville, CA. At Lonza, we're committed to encouraging a collaborative environment where innovative ideas thrive. This position is a key interface between Production Planning, Site Scheduling, Logistics, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and suppliers, and has the responsibility of balancing the site's operational capacity and requirements while working under the guidance/ direction of the Head of Planning.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform all routine tasks to convert planned orders into material plans, including the creation and management of material planned requirements.

• Liaise with Supply Planner and Schedulers to ensure all material plans are up to date and responsive to changes in material requirements.

• Build and maintain detailed material planning parameters in planning systems.

• Convert material requirements plans (purchase requisitions) into Purchase Orders.

• Expedite material availability through liaison with procurement and teams involved with inbound material processing.

• Build and manage critical metrics and measures for material-related data to ensure accurate understanding of material availability.

• Complete key material availability, mobilization, or write actions to support efficient inventory management while reducing scrap/waste.

• Collaborate with collaborators to develop safety stock and inventory plans aligned with production plans.

• Track, report, and facilitate timely material availability, including testing and release for production.

• Participate in site project implementations, tech transfers, and business process improvements.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in life science, business, industrial engineering, or related field.

• Six Sigma certification (green belt) is a plus.

• Strong experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, and/or Buying Planning, Category Management in the pharmaceutical or other industries. Experience using ERP systems such as SAP

• Proven ability to influence and negotiate win/win solutions.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Understanding of Lean Production System (LPS) elements and methods.

• Ability to work under limited direction and mentorship, with general instructions on new assignments.

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $109,000- $128,100. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the successful candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonus, medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.

Every day, Lonza's products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.