What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Optimization Manager position at Alcon?
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As aSupply Chain Optimization Managersupporting theSupply Chain Team, you will be responsible identifying inefficiencies at distribution sites, analyze data to find root causes, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to implement solutions. You'll manage vendor relationships, develop business cases, and support the integration of solutions like robotics and automation at ourFort Worth Main FacilityatFORT WORTH, TEXAS (US).
In this role, a typical day will include:
Identify inefficiencies and operational challenges at distribution sites, analyzing data to understand root causes.
Collaborate with distribution sites and vendors to create and evaluate feasible solutions that align with organizational goals.
Develop and advocate comprehensive business cases, including cost-benefit analyses and risk assessments, for stakeholder approval.
Facilitate integration of approved solutions, such as robotics and automation, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Manage vendor relationships to ensure solutions meet deadlines, budgets, and quality expectations; resolve issues as needed.
Engage with internal teams (operations, IT, finance) to support and align initiatives, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Identify and implement cost-reducing solutions, demonstrating financial benefits through business cases.
Monitor and report on data to track solution effectiveness and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
What You'll Bring to Alcon:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 13 yrs; Assoc. 9 yrs; M.S. 2 yrs; PhD 0 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
5 Years of Relevant Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in distribution management, process optimization, or a related field, with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
Ability to understand business requirements, key performance indicators and convert into analytical hypothesis in a structured and logical manner along with solution identification.
Solid understanding of Supply Chain network, planning, forecasting, inventory management, logistics, warehouse.
How You Can Thrive at Alcon:
See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.
Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career.
Alcon provides a robust benefits package including medical, dental, prescription drug and vision coverage, retirement plan, flexible time off, and much more!
Travel Requirements:10%
Relocation Assistance:None
Sponsorship Available:No
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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters: If you’d like to view a copy of the Alcon’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email alcon.er@alcon.com.
EEO Statement: Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
