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.

Join Lonza AG in Greenwood, SC as a Specialist, Demand Fulfillment to improve transportation operations. This outstanding opportunity allows you to be a part of a world-class team committed to delivering outstanding results and improving lives through innovative solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain procurement data in SAP, including PIR, SL, lead-times, and other MRP relevant settings.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvements for timely delivery, quality conformance, and compliance issues.
• Address Level 2 Vendor issues by speeding up delivery dates, adjusting delivery dates as needed, resolving price and payment discrepancies, and handling vendor returns.
• Conduct regular open order review meetings with suppliers to ensure timely updates and material availability.
• Handle AP inquiries related to invoices and other payment issues.
• Support internal collaborators in onboarding and approving new raw materials and suppliers.
• Assist category managers or strategic buyers in negotiating low-value contracts with suppliers.
• Collaborate with schedulers to keep material plans responsive to changing requirements.
• Develop and maintain safety stock and inventory plans to meet production goals.
• Track, report, and facilitate timely material availability, including testing and release for production.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain, with a focus on procurement.
• Proficient in English.
• Proven skills in purchasing, inventory, and distribution management.
• Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning and SAP.
• Ability to handle administrative procedures related to purchase orders and commercial transactions.
• Analytical skills to make timely and accurate decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain inclusive relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Dedication to high-quality performance and accountability.

Join us at Lonza AG and be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and outstanding results. Your expertise will help us continue to oppose at the highest level and achieve our ambitious goals successfully!

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.