Sr. Buyer Planner II
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Job Location:
Irvine, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 96000 - 144000
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Alcon were passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25000 associates we innovate fearlessly champion progress and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us
This role is part of Alcons Supply Chain function a team that manages the logistics inventory management and supply chain analytics for Alcons industry leading products to ensure products are delivered efficiently and effectively so that people can see brilliantly.
The Sr. Buyer Planner II is primarily responsible for maintaining material schedules to support production control managing material flow addressing shortages and executing supply chain strategies. You will also lead individual projects requiring strong project management and communication skills. Specifics include:
- 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.
WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 13 yrs; Assoc.9 yrs; M.S.2 yrs; PhD0 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
- 5 Years of Relevant Experience
- Location: Onsite
- Travel Requirements: None
- Relocation assistance: No
- Sponsorship available: No
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
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- Join Alcons mission to provide outstanding innovative products and solutions to improve sight improve lives and grow your career!
- Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves!
- See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
- Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off for exempt associates PTO for hourly associates and much more!
ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker
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Alcons Total Rewards programs are designed to align to incentives with business goals encourage the right values and behaviors and deliver long-term value. The first layer of our rewards program is compensation. We offer a combination of fixed pay and variable pay which includes short-term incentives and long-term incentives for eligible population. Our benefits program provides security for life events through life and disability insurance supports savings for retirement promotes good health and well-being and supports associates and their families during times of illness. To learn more about Alcons Corporate Social Responsibility including our Total Rewards click here
Pay Range
$96000.00 - $144000.00Pay Frequency
AnnualAlcon 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- GIS
- JAWS
- Military Experience
- Business Management
- Emergency Management
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
- Exercise Planning
- MRP
About Company
Our mission is to provide innovative vision products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. From vision research to eye health, learn more at Alcon.com.
