The MRP Lead is responsible for ensuring availability of direct and consumables materials, while improving processes to balance service level, inventory, and cost of materials
Job Summary
The MRP Lead is responsible for ensuring availability of direct and consumables materials, while improving processes to balance service level, inventory, and cost of materials.
They will lead S&OP meetings with their suppliers, manage supplier order performance, and lead issue resolution of material supply disruptions.
This hybrid position is located in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and requires up to 15% domestic and international travel depending on business needs.
Matching Summary
The MRP Lead is responsible for ensuring availability of direct and consumables materials, while improving processes to balance service level, inventory, and cost of materials.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
Supplier performance management
Inventory optimization
Supply chain planning
S&OP meeting leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Process standardization and improvement
Nice-to-have
Experience with SAP, OMP, and Ariba
Pharmaceutical or Biopharmaceutical industry experience
Proficiency in German
Digital process improvement
Strong analytical and critical thinking
Ability to influence without authority
Hybrid work environment
Key Requirements
Minimum 4 years relevant work experience
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field
Supply Chain Certification or Lean Certification preferred
Proficiency in English required
Proficiency in German strongly preferred
Ability to work on-site minimum three days per week