The actual location of this job is in Visp, Switzerland. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

As a Inventory Manager in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, you ensure security of supplies listing and mitigating risks along the entire supply chain. You systematically use existing master data cross functional to build robust risk reporting and you collaborate closely with Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Quality, Project Management, Production, and other stakeholders. Your work enables early risk detection, structured assessment, and effective mitigation measures acting as leader on action and/or contributor leveraging site resources.

This role has also a key role as inventory manager ensuring adequate information are provided to central supply chain team, checking alignment of data in warehouse and SAP and provide monthly update including analysis. This role has also a key role as inventory manager ensuring adequate information are provided to central supply chain team, checking alignment of data in warehouse and SAP and provide monthly update including analysis.

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What you’ll get:

• An agile career and a dynamic work culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect numerous lifestyle, family, and leisure benefits. The full list of our local tailored benefits can also be found below.

• Benefits in Visp: https://bit.ly/3wjkoFi

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and evaluate key supply chain risks (e.g., sourcing dependencies, lead times, capacity, geography, compliance) and define relevant KPIs.

• Track supplier and material risks, including dual‑sourcing and regional exposure, to strengthen sourcing strategies and resilience.

• Optimize material availability by monitoring SMOG, write‑offs, stockout risks, and inventory levels.

• Deliver monthly inventory reports with concise insights and analysis.

• Perform scenario analyses on potential disruptions and recommend mitigation actions.

• Collaborate across functions to maintain risk catalogues, ensure accurate change control, and meet quality and regulatory requirements.

• Drive improvements in supply chain processes, data quality, material cycle time, and resilience initiatives (e.g., dual sourcing, logistics alternatives, inventory strategy).

Key requirements:

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or a comparable field.

• Professional experience in supply chain management, risk management, planning, procurement, or related areas.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and related risk drivers.

• Experience working with master data and reporting tools (e.g., ERP/APS systems, BI tools, Excel, Power BI, etc.).

• Strong analytical thinking, conceptual skills, and a high affinity for data and KPIs.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functions and departments.

• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented working style with a strong sense of responsibility.

• Very good German and good English skills (spoken and written).

About Lonza

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

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