Senior Project Manager Logistics

Precision in Planning, Perfection in Delivery

As a global leader in life sciences operating across three continents. While we work in science, theres 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 thats the kind of work we want to be part of.

In this role you will manage the critical 3PL Logistics Projects and drive the selection process and integration of a strategic Logistic Service Provider. Integrate value added logistic services and according processes to improve logistic operations site.

Key responsibilities:

• Day to day responsibility for project; manage overall delivery of tasks and resources from Lonza; log risks and issues, report regular progress against agreed measures
• Responsible for planning, developing, delivering, and tracking change management deliverables including communications, stakeholder engagement, change impact assessment (CIA), organizational readiness analysis, coaching, resistance management, and change reinforcement
• Main point of contact for the internal and external project team and works hand in hand with the external Project Manager
• Co-ordinate Project Board Meetings and phase sign-offs (acceptance criteria) with the business
• Responsible for the communications plan for the project

Key requirements:

• Bachelor in Economics, Project Management, SCM, Logistics or similar Qualification
• Solid Project Management experience (preferably Logistics projects)
• Solid work experience within the Pharmaceutical industry and its Supply Chain
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop business relationships across functions.
• Fluency in English and German ( we can help you to reach the expected level)

Skills:

• Advanced understanding of SAP WM/EWM
• Extraordinary Stakeholder Management
• People Management Experience with and without formal authority
• Negotiation Skills
• Business Acumen and understanding how SCM is linked to other functions like QA, Commercial, IT, etc.
• Understanding how Logistic Service Providers work
• Basic understanding of EDI Interfaces
• Experience to work and influence decisions in a matrix organization
• Proactive attitude in combination with hands on mentality to anticipate potential challenges

Onboarding & altitude

As a new member of the team, you naturally want to get up to speed quickly. To do this, you will be trained in a goal-oriented manner.
After onboarding, you will receive active support on the job from our team.
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