Sr Associate II, Production Planning

Alcon Research•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Associate II, Production Planning (Professional Path) is part of Alcon’s Supply Chain function and is primarily responsible for maintaining material schedules and availability to support production control. The role compiles and maintains material records, supports the flow of materials, identifies and addresses shortages, and helps prevent production disruptions. It involves specialized tasks and independent research to optimize outcomes, with decisions made within the scope of assigned work using advanced knowledge and analytical skills. The position is onsite in Houston, Texas, and works the first shift, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Associates must follow GxP regulations and Standard Operating Procedures, maintain complete and accurate documentation, complete required training, and contribute to organizational compliance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience; the posting also specifies high school plus 10 years, an associate degree plus 6 years, or an M.S. with 0 years.
Two years of relevant experience.
Ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating work, materials, projects, or technical activities across functions such as manufacturing, engineering, quality, procurement, logistics, or operations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including evaluating data, identifying constraints or risks, and recommending practical solutions.
Ability to manage changing priorities, meet deadlines, and independently drive assigned work to completion.
Experience investigating shortages, process gaps, schedule concerns, or operational issues and coordinating timely corrective actions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communicating status, risks, changes, and required actions to stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn business systems for maintaining records, analyzing information, and preparing status reports.
Experience in a regulated or procedure-driven environment, with a focus on documentation accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Maintain schedules for material requirements and availability to support production control.
Help ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations while balancing inventory and service-level objectives.
Compile and maintain accurate records of the quantity, cost, and type of materials received, shipped, in stock, or in production.
Coordinate the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments according to production and shipping schedules.
Determine possible and actual shortages and initiate actions to correct deficiencies.
Expedite critical materials and coordinate repairs, replacements, or transportation to prevent production disruptions.
Track production progress, generate schedule status reports, and communicate material changes, shortages, and schedule modifications to stakeholders.
Perform specialized tasks and conduct independent research to optimize outcomes.
Make decisions within the scope of assigned tasks using advanced knowledge and analytical skills.
Follow GxP regulations and Standard Operating Procedures, maintain accurate and complete documentation, and ensure rigorous quality control.
Complete required training, meet individual job requirements, and contribute to organizational compliance and continuous improvement.