Global Supply Chain Transformation Leader

Lonza; Basel; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Lonza in Basel, Switzerland, seeks a Senior Director, Head of Global Supply Chain Transformation to define and drive an enterprise-wide transformation agenda for Supply Chain. You will translate Lonza’s strategy into a portfolio of change, capability and operational excellence initiatives, spanning global programs and site roll-outs.

You will provide strategic leadership across a complex matrix organization, enabling end-to-end supply chain improvements in planning, S&OP/IBP, materials,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience and ASCM/APICS or equivalent supply chain qualification.
• Extensive global Supply Chain transformation leadership translating strategy into multi-year programs and cross-site deployment.
• Expertise in change management, governance, financial control, benefits realisation, Lean and problem solving.
• Broad end-to-end Supply Chain knowledge spanning planning, S&OP/IBP, materials, logistics, inventory, master data and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation roadmap and office, aligning strategy, priorities, governance, budgets, resources, partners and risks.
• Deliver global programs and phased Platform and Site roll-outs, ensuring readiness and business ownership.
• Drive adoption and operational excellence through engagement, communications, coaching, capability building, Lean and common standards.
• Align teams on compliant, scalable solutions; track KPIs, benefits and continuous improvement, reporting progress to executive leadership.

Skills

Supply chain transformation

Change management

Governance

Lean

S&OP/IBP

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

ASCM/APICS qualification or equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

Lonza in Basel, Switzerland, seeks a Senior Director, Head of Global Supply Chain Transformation to define and drive an enterprise-wide transformation agenda for Supply Chain. You will translate Lonza’s strategy into a portfolio of change, capability and operational excellence initiatives, spanning global programs and site roll-outs.

You will provide strategic leadership across a complex matrix organization, enabling end-to-end supply chain improvements in planning, S&OP/IBP, materials,