Sr. Associate, Production Planning

About the role

This role is part of Alcon's Supply Chain function, managing logistics, inventory management, and supply chain analytics for Alcon's leading products.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules for material requirements and availability to support production control.
• Compile records of material quantity, cost, and type received, shipped, in stock, or in production.
• Support the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments according to schedules.
• Determine and address possible and actual material shortages, using knowledge of supplier processes to alert authorities about potential problems and remedial actions.
• Estimate and log production rates and time expenditures, establishing sequence and lead time of operations to meet shipping dates.
• Handle direct material buying and execute long-term supply chain strategies.
• Monitor production to ensure promised delivery dates are met, reviewing the master production schedule to identify shortages and alert authorities.
• Generate progress reports on schedule status and keep records of completed orders, taking action to expedite materials as needed.
• Adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining documentation, ensuring quality control, and completing training.
• Meet individual job requirements and contribute to organizational compliance, committing to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• Two years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Medical Device Manufacturing Experience
• ERP/MRP Systems Expertise; SAP proficiency strongly preferred
• Global Supply Chain Knowledge
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Advanced Excel Proficiency
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Benefits

Alcon offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and more!

Pay

$84,150.00 - $108,900.00 annually

Schedule

Onsite