Global Supply Chain Process Owner

Lonza; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life sciences leader in Slough is seeking a Global Supply Chain Process Owner to drive the development of strategic planning processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in global supply chains, SAP systems knowledge, and a degree in Supply Chain Management or Finance. This role involves cross-functional collaboration and training delivery, aiming to enhance supply planning excellence and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or relevant experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing industry global Supply Chain, preferably pharmaceutical.
• Proven process mapping and reengineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of global Supply Chain Network Planning processes.
• Coordinate alignment of planning processes across functions.
• Develop training modules for platform planning teams.

Skills

Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Process Mapping

Six Sigma/Process Excellence

Business Intelligence systems

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or Finance

Tools

SAP Material Management (MM)

SAP Sales and Distribution (SD)

SAP Production Planning (PP)

Job description

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.

Role overview

The role: Are you ready to shape the future of global supply chain planning? We’re seeking a visionary Global Supply Chain Process Owner to lead the development and deployment of world-class network planning processes and systems—focusing on demand and supply planning at the platform level.

In this strategic role, you’ll collaborate across geographies and functions to elevate planning maturity, drive continuous improvement, and support the implementation of the global S&OP process and its supporting tools. You’ll be a trusted advisor, guiding transformational change by aligning processes, mindsets, and behaviours across the organisation.

We’re looking for someone who can confidently engage and inspire both Supply Chain and functional leaders, championing initiatives that enhance supply planning excellence. Experience with Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Operating Model Governance (OMG) will set you apart!

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a global template solution for Supply Chain Network Planning processes, focusing on Demand and Supply at the Technology Platform level.

• Coordinate cross-functional alignment of planning processes and roles & responsibilities with a diverse collaborator community, including Finance, Program Management, and Commercial Development.

• Be responsible for the creation and implementation of systems features to facilitate Platform Demand and Supply Planning operations within project EPIC.

• Maintain and publish comprehensive global Network Planning process documentation.

• Establish metrics and benchmarks to gauge the efficiency of the planning process.

• Develop and deliver training modules to platform planning teams across various processes.

• Maintain ongoing responsibility for the Network Planning community, promoting knowledge and sharing guidelines.

• Identify and lead central initiatives to ensure Network Planning processes contribute to ongoing improvement efforts across the division.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or relevant experience.

• Systems knowledge: SAP in Material Management (MM), Sales and Distributions (SD), and Production Planning (PP); IBP experience; OMP experience preferred.

• Extensive experience in a manufacturing industry global Supply Chain; pharmaceutical experience is strongly preferred.

• Proven process mapping and reengineering skills.

• Capable of developing and delivering training material to a diverse and multicultural audience.

• Proficient in Business Intelligence systems to extract data, generate reports, and develop solutions for business challenges.

• Six Sigma/Process Excellence tools, training, and/or certification is highly preferred.

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.