Manager, Warehouse & Distribution Management
About The Position
The Manager, Warehouse & Distribution Management (Management Path) is part of Alcon’s Supply Chain function and is primarily responsible for overseeing daily warehouse and distribution center operations, optimizing storage and material flows, and ensuring safety compliance. The role leads a team, develops distribution strategies, manages inventory, and coordinates shipments to enhance productivity and operational excellence. The position supports Johns Creek Distribution Center’s transition toward a more Direct-to-Consumer business model by partnering with distributors and driving internal changes that reflect customer needs. It leads continuous improvement projects involving the Warehouse Management/Control System and automation, supports labor standards and operational improvement assessments, and executes projects aligned with the JCD distribution strategy. The role also drives the center’s cross-functional process improvement program and manages special operations, including Returns and Sleeving. This is an onsite role in Johns Creek, Georgia, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. first-shift schedule and flexibility to work off shifts. Travel requirements are 0–10%. Relocation and sponsorship may be available based on business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience; stated equivalents include high school plus 13 years, an associate degree plus 9 years, a master’s degree plus 2 years, or a PhD plus 1 year.
- Ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
- Five years of relevant experience.
- Three years of demonstrated leadership.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily warehouse and distribution center operations to optimize storage space and material flows.
- Develop and implement distribution strategies to drive business performance and operational excellence.
- Manage inventory, coordinate shipments, and oversee logistics.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and Good Practice (GxP) standards.
- Lead a team and make operational decisions to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Foster excellence through performance management, talent development, and employee engagement.
- Communicate effectively to drive warehouse and distribution excellence.
- Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain accurate, complete documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with distributors to drive internal changes at Johns Creek Distribution Center in support of customer needs and the center’s transition to a Direct-to-Consumer business model.
- Lead continuous improvement projects to ensure Warehouse Management/Control System and automation enhancements reflect the designs needed to drive KPIs.
- Lead or support implementation of labor standards for key processes and identification and assessment of operational improvements.
- Lead or support execution of key projects that support the JCD distribution strategy.
- Drive the cross-functional process improvement program within JCD as part of the Operational Excellence agenda.
- Manage JCD special operations, including Returns and Sleeving.
- Lead a team of three or more direct reports.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package including health, life, and retirement benefits.
- Flexible time off for exempt associates.
- Paid time off (PTO) for hourly associates.
- Focused growth and development opportunities.
- Relocation may be available based on business needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
