Sr. Associate, Logistics & Freight Management
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COMPANY OVERVIEW:
At Alcon, we are inspired by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care, we boldly innovate, champion progress, and act with speed. We recognize and celebrate the contributions of our people, offering career opportunities that empower growth and fulfillment. Together, we go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and customers. We cultivate an inclusive culture and invite diverse, talented individuals to join us in shaping the future of eye care.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Sr. Associate, Logistics & Freight Management will be a vital role in ensuring the success and operational excellence of the Alcon TMS. The Sr. Associate, Logistics & Freight Management will be responsible for training of other end users, serving as a Subject Matter Expert in all areas of the TMS. The Sr. Associate, Logistics & Freight Management will also be responsible for maintaining the integrity of TMS data and managing the exceptions within TMS in a timely manner to meet customer expectations for deliveries.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Analyzes, develops, and implements long-term supply chain strategies and networks that address capacity issues and production location decisions in support of business goals.
- Supports business execution of new programs and initiatives that include promotional activities, forecast and coordination for key events, new product launches, and network redesigns.
- Good knowledge of Blue Yonder FOM and TMS system for Transportation planning.
- Good knowledge of integrations between different ERP systems with supply chain partners like carriers and visibility tools
- Monitors key sales and operations planning performance indicators, cost-to-serve performance data, and coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.
- Key focus area will be on monitoring the service levels of the various carriers and modes to ensure the service levels are reviewed to KPIs, monitoring shipments with the TMS core team to identify barriers and identifying trends in the regional area from a “Control Tower” perspective.
- Partnering with the other members of Global Supply Chain teams to identify cost savings and service improvement areas within the network.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
Minimum requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree or above relevant in supply chain Logistics Field or similar area
- 4 – 6 years of total experience
- 3+ years Relevant experience
- TMS and FOM experience (Blue Yonder).
- SAP or relevant ERP system integrations.
- MS Excel experience (pivot tables and vlookups) and SAP BI reporting.
- Knowledge on supply chain logistics.
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
Preferred Requirements:
- TMS experience
- MS Excel experience (pivot tables and vlookups)
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Opportunity to work with a leading global medical device company
- Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive work environment
- Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
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