Materials Requirements Planner at Lonza Inc. in Vacaville, California

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.

Are you ready to join a team that thrives on ambition and excellence? At Lonza AG, we provide an environment where your innovative ideas can flourish. Located in the vibrant city of Vacaville, CA, USA, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to world-class projects in life sciences.

Key responsibilities:

• Complete all duties to ensure flawless completion of the Materials Requirements Plans in support of the product Supply Plan.




• Liaise with key functions to determine timely updates to material plans, accounting for changes in plans or material availability.




• Successfully implement key tasks to support inventory plans and optimization initiatives.




• Convert planned orders into material plans, including creation and management of material planned requirements.




• Collaborate with Supply Planner and Schedulers to keep material plans up to date and responsive.




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




• Convert material requirements plans into Purchase Orders.




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




• Build and manage critical metrics related to material to ensure accurate understanding of material availability.




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




• Develop safety stock and inventory plans with collaborators to meet production plans.




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

Key requirements:

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




• Proven ability to influence both Supply Chain and functional leaders to support inventory management/strategy recommendations.




• Outstanding communication and presentation skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.




• Proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.




• Competence in applying Business Intelligence systems to extract data and generate reports.

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $91,800- $107,100. 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.