Transportation Planning Analyst

Summary of Position At Alcon we re passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly With more than 25 000 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 Alcon s Supply Chain function a team that manages the logistics inventory management and supply chain analytics for Alcon s industry leading products to ensure products are delivered efficiently and effectively so that people can see brilliantly The Sr Associate Import Export Operations Professional Path is primarily responsible for optimizing import and export operations through specialized tasks and independent research You will ensure compliance with regulations optimize logistics processes and manage documentation rates freight movements and inventory Specifics include Perform specialized tasks and conduct independent research to optimize outcomes Support the lead associate by overseeing specific tasks and projects Assist in managing import and export operations ensuring compliance with regulations and optimizing logistics processes Prepare review and maintain accurate and complete documentation ensuring compliance with regulations and rigorous quality control Negotiate rates with shipping carriers track freight movements and handle freight payments and audits Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with warehouse teams Identify and resolve potential issues proactively Apply specialized knowledge to perform tasks and achieve objectives Contribute to the efficiency and success of import export activities and the overall compliance of the organization Adhere to Good Practice GxP regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures SOPs Complete all required training and meet individual job requirements Commit to continuous improvement in operations 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 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 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 Partnering with the other members of Global Supply Chain teams to identify cost savings and service improvement areas within the network All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures SOPs maintaining accurate and complete documentation ensuring rigorous quality control and completing all required training Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations Key Requirements Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s degree or above relevant in supply chain Logistics Field or similar area 3 - 6 years of total experience 4 years Relevant experience TMS Blue Yonder FOM TModeling experience 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 Work hours 8 AM to 5 PM IST Relocation assistance Yes Employment Scams Alcon is aware of employment scams which make false use of our company name or leader s names to defraud job seekers Alcon does not offer any positions without interview and never asks candidates for money All our current job openings are displayed here on the Careers section of our website where you can search for open positions and apply directly If you have encountered a job posting or been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent we strongly recommend you do not respond send money or personal information and check our website for current job openings ATTENTION Current Alcon Employee Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee contingent worker at Alcon please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site 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 status disability or any other reason