Manager Supply Chain Planning - Global Process Owner
Core
Global Process Owner for Supply Chain Planning, optimizing end-to-end supply planning execution, system configuration, and network strategy for Alcon's Manufacturing Facility.
Role type
Manager, Supply Chain Planning (Global Process Owner)
Builds
Supply planning systems, network strategies, and advanced planning functionalities (APS) for Alcon Surgical and Aseptic S&OP Franchises.
Domain
Medical Devices / Supply Chain / Advanced Planning Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Supply chain planning, S&OP, Advanced Planning Systems (APS), SAP ECC, network strategy, process improvement, change management, KPI definition, system integration, budgeting, team coaching
Preferred skills
Medical device industry experience, SAP IBP/Kinaxis/OMP, manufacturing plant operations, intercultural experience
Technologies
SAP ECC, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, OMP
Responsibilities
Partner with Global S&OP and Manufacturing teams to optimize supply planning execution; align global business requirements and planning system configuration; implement network supply-planning governance; evaluate system upgrades and conduct impact assessments; integrate planning systems with internal systems like SAP ECC; assess strategic and operational supply planning improvements; prioritize business process improvements (e.g., Pull to Push, finite scheduling); review and approve User Requirement Specifications (URS); coordinate testing and deployment of new functionality; define training needs for global planners; coach and mentor planning analysts; develop business cases for APS initiatives; provide inputs for budget allocation.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
