Sr. Manager Demand Excellence

Alcon Research•Fort Worth, TX

5d•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 Sr. Manager Demand Excellence supporting the MTO Global Data Management Team in Fort Worth, TX or Switzerland , a typical day will include: Focus will be on Next Generation AI and Machine Learning capabilities. Lead the development and implementation of innovative supply chain solutions leveraging AI and machine learning technologies, while utilizing your project management expertise to drive successful outcomes. Develop/Lead a team which develops standardized processes, governance, and enablement that enhance scalability, efficiency, and effectiveness across the demand engine. Develop and execute a multi-year roadmap for demand planning capability maturity. Lead cross-functional initiatives to embed demand planning into IBP and S&OP processes. (develop/maintain/publish – process/work instructions/training/KPIs/etc.) Champion continuous improvement and innovation in forecasting methodologies. Serve as the Global Process Owner for Demand Planning and Inventory Optimization driving the operational excellence, processes, and frameworks that scale demand programs across regions, segments, and business units. Partner with IT, Analytics, Global S&OP and Regional planning teams to optimize end to end planning execution; measure organizational performance, maintain strategy, process, and systems in alignment with the needs of the Alcon Surgical and Vision Care Franchises. (add organization alignment to drive) Standardize demand planning/IO processes across business units and regions. Implement segmentation strategies, causal modeling, and demand sensing techniques. Drive adoption of system(s) and process. Data acumen: Master data understanding; data integration and transformation input/output to data lake and analytic environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
7 Years of Relevant Experience
5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of innovative supply chain solutions leveraging AI and machine learning technologies
Develop/Lead a team which develops standardized processes, governance, and enablement that enhance scalability, efficiency, and effectiveness across the demand engine.
Develop and execute a multi-year roadmap for demand planning capability maturity.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to embed demand planning into IBP and S&OP processes.
Champion continuous improvement and innovation in forecasting methodologies.
Serve as the Global Process Owner for Demand Planning and Inventory Optimization driving the operational excellence, processes, and frameworks that scale demand programs across regions, segments, and business units.
Partner with IT, Analytics, Global S&OP and Regional planning teams to optimize end to end planning execution
Standardize demand planning/IO processes across business units and regions.
Implement segmentation strategies, causal modeling, and demand sensing techniques.
Drive adoption of system(s) and process.
Master data understanding; data integration and transformation input/output to data lake and analytic environments.