Logistics Operations Associate — Warehouse & Distribution

Alcon MX; Surrey Heath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Health insurance

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Sr. Associate for Warehouse & Distribution Operations in Camberley. The role drives inbound/outbound processes, coordinates warehouses and carriers, and supports audits and vendor invoicing with the finance team.

You will manage relations with internal customers and third-party suppliers, improve logistics efficiency, and maintain accurate data for reporting. A level or equivalent in supply chain is required, with SAP desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum: A level or equivalent supply chain understanding, FMCG or Medical environment.
• Experience managing third-party organizations and suppliers.
• Experience of working in a busy, fast paced office environment.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Good analytical skills.
• Excellent Time Management.
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams on a local and global level.
• Experience with SAP is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage relations with warehouses, carriers, customs brokers and customer services teams.
• Assess and resolve issues relating to warehousing, distribution, customer problems, import and export, and logistics systems.
• Maintain detailed and accurate logistics data for daily, weekly, and quarterly reports including usage metrics, customer issues and resolutions, training records, work logs, and schedule documentation.
• Provide comprehensive logistical support daily for both inbound and outbound shipments.
• Work to improve the logistics process by negotiating with suppliers, increasing efficiency, reducing unnecessary steps, and creating innovative solutions for logistical issues.
• Support simplification and standardization of processes to accelerate logistics and enhance efficiencies.
• Assist internal and external audits.
• Vendor invoice management including supporting accruals setting with the Finance Team.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Alcon is seeking a Sr. Associate for Warehouse & Distribution Operations in Camberley. The role drives inbound/outbound processes, coordinates warehouses and carriers, and supports audits and vendor invoicing with the finance team.

You will manage relations with internal customers and third-party suppliers, improve logistics efficiency, and maintain accurate data for reporting. A level or equivalent in supply chain is required, with SAP desirable.