Job Description

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Our Supply Chain team ensures inventory is consistently available to meet customer demand. We coordinate all aspects of supply through supply planning, sourcing, making, inventory management, packaging and delivery. We partner across the Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing organizations to build a robust demand and supply plan and ensure we get products to the right customer, at the place, at the right time.

We are currently seeking a Senior Supply Operations Specialist for our office in Tribschen, Luzern

THE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• End to End Planner is a primary contact in Supply Chain Management Organization for the product families that they are responsible for

• They are responsible through out the Supply Chain Operational Execution of API, Bulk, Semi Finish Goods and Finish Goods to maintain the targeted supply to our customers and patients

• They proactively addresses, mitigates and resolves the current and potential supply issues from short term up to 36 months horizon

• End to End Planner works closely with Product Leads/Value Chain Manager to define, align and support brand strategies (for example: New Product Launch, Network Transfer and Portfolio Optimization)

• As part of Global Supply Chain Management Organization, they also work under Company Global Operating Model and optimize supply chain metrics

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ Years hands on Experience in multiples areas in Supply Chain preferably

• Experience in leading a small team or coordinating cross functional team

• International Experience working with different region/country

• Bachelor degree on a related filed (Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Management)

• APICs (CPIM,CSCP) SAP APO/Related MRP software

• Rapid Response

THE COMPANY

We are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963 and employs around 1000 people at five sites in the cantons of Lucerne and Zurich. We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” since 2012 showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us.

Our Tribschenstrasse office, located in the city of Luzern has a rich diversity of employees at this location including Global Supply Chain Management, Regional External Manufacturing and one of our European Finance Hubs.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

04/18/2025

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