Associate II, Production Planning

At Alcon we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here youll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join Alcon. As a Associate II Production Planning supporting Alcons manufacturing site in Belmont CA you will be trusted with maintaining material schedules to support production control managing material flow and addressing shortages. You will use your expertise in supplier processes and production to alert authorities to potential issues.

In this role a typical day will include:

• Maintaining schedules for material requirements and availability to support production control
• Compiling records on material quantity cost and type received and status of shipped in stock or in production.
• Supporting the flow of materials parts and assemblies within or between departments according to production and shipping schedules
• Determining possible and actual shortages and initiating corrective actions
• Using knowledge of supplier processes production procurement and engineering to alert authorities regarding potential problems and reviewing the master production schedule to determine shortages
• Estimating and logging production rates and time expenditures
• Establishing sequence and leading time of each operation to meet shipping dates
• Handling direct material buying and executing long-term supply chain strategies
• Monitoring production to ensure promised delivery dates are met
• Generating progress reports on schedule status and keeping records of completed orders
• Taking appropriate action to expedite materials
• Adhering to GxP regulations by following SOPs maintaining accurate documentation ensuring quality control and completing required training
• Meeting individual job requirements and contributing to overall compliance
• Committing to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience
• Prior experience with inventory control and materials purchasing
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
• Proactive and able to maintain a strong sense of urgency to ensure inventory is available to keep operations running
• Schedule: Monday Friday 6:00 AM 2:30 PM (Eligible for paid overtime)

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcons mission to provide top-tier innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
• Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health life retirement paid time off and much more!

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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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.