Associate II, Production Planning

Alcon Research•Belmont, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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, you’ll 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 Alcon’s 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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