Lonza America Inc

Supply Chain Planner

Lonza America Inc$85K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of supply chain planning, materials management, or related functions
  • Strong customer-facing experience with managing expectations and relationships
  • Experience as a key contact for projects or programs
  • Proven ability to coordinate across multiple functions for complex objectives
  • Solid understanding of supply chain planning, ERP systems, and inventory management
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary Supply Chain representative for assigned customer programs
  • Own overall supply chain plans, ensuring materials support customer and manufacturing needs
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to coordinate campaign activities
  • Identify supply chain risks, develop mitigation plans, and communicate impacts
  • Lead discussions to resolve operational challenges
  • Manage planning parameters and supply chain data within ERP systems
  • Track material availability and supply chain performance metrics

Benefits

  • Agile career and dynamic working culture
  • Inclusive and ethical workplace
  • Performance-based compensation programs
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Collaborative and team-focused environment
  • Chance to support the delivery of life-changing therapies
Full Job Description
JobTitle: Supply Chain Campaign Planner

Location: Portsmouth, NH (On-site)

As a Supply Chain Campaign Planner, you will serve as the primary Supply Chain point of contact for assigned customer programs, ensuring material plans, inventory strategies, and campaign requirements are aligned to support successful delivery. Acting as a bridge between customers, Program Management, Operations, and Supply Chain teams, you will coordinate activities, identify risks, drive mitigation plans, and communicate updates to key stakeholders. This highly collaborative role combines supply chain planning, project management, and customer engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys leading cross-functional initiatives and solving complex operational challenges.

This role follows a Monday-Friday normal business-hours schedule.

What you will get:
  • An agile career and dynamic working culture
  • An inclusive and ethical workplace
  • Compensation programs that recognize performance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Opportunities to grow and develop your career
  • A collaborative and team-focused environment
  • The opportunity to support the delivery of life-changing therapies


What you will do:
  • Serve as the primary Supply Chain representative for assigned customer programs and campaigns
  • Own the overall supply chain plan, ensuring materials are available to support customer and manufacturing requirements
  • Partner with customers, Program Managers, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to coordinate campaign activities and priorities
  • Identify supply chain risks, develop mitigation plans, and communicate impacts to stakeholders
  • Lead cross-functional discussions to resolve material, inventory, and scheduling challenges
  • Manage and maintain planning parameters, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and supply chain data within ERP systems
  • Develop and track material availability, inventory, and supply chain performance metrics
  • Coordinate safety stock strategies to support contractual commitments and production schedules
  • Support customer meetings by providing supply chain updates, timelines, risk assessments, and action plans
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, planning effectiveness, and supply continuity


What we are looking for:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, materials management, scheduling, operations, or a related function
  • Strong customer-facing experience, including managing customer expectations and building successful relationships
  • Experience serving as a key point of contact for projects, programs, customers, or business-critical activities
  • Experience coordinating across multiple functions to deliver complex projects or operational objectives
  • Strong understanding of supply chain planning, ERP systems, inventory management, and risk mitigation strategies
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
  • Project or program management experience preferred
  • Manufacturing, supply chain planning, or vendor management experience preferred
  • APICS CPIM certification is a plus


Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.

About Lonza America Inc

Lonza America Inc is a subsidiary of Lonza Group, a Swiss multinational company that provides products and services to the pharmaceutical, biotech, and specialty ingredients markets. Lonza America Inc is responsible for the North American market and offers a range of products and services, including custom manufacturing, research and development, and quality control testing. The company has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Lonza America Inc was founded in 1897 and has since grown to become a leading provider of products and services in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Learn more about Lonza America Inc
Size
16,218 employees
Industry
NASDAQ

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