Sr.Associate, Warehouse & Distribution Operations

Alcon; Camberley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to ensure goods flow smoothly through the warehouse and distribution network. You will act as the single point of contact for internal teams, coordinating inbound and outbound shipments and maintaining accurate logistics data.

In this role, you will build relationships with warehouses, carriers, and suppliers, analyse issues, and support process improvements. The ideal candidate has FMCG/medical logistics exposure, solid Excel skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Supply chain function understanding in FMCG/Medical environments.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers.
• Experience in a busy, fast-paced office environment.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Strong analytical and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams on a local and global level.
• SAP experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage relations with warehouses, carriers, customs brokers and customer services teams.
• Assess and resolve issues related to warehousing, distribution, import/export, and logistics systems.
• Maintain detailed 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 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

Supply chain understanding

Third-party supplier management

Fast-paced office experience

Intermediate Excel skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

A level or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Alcon is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. With our 70-plus-year heritage, we are the largest eye-care device company in the world - with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. Being a truly global company, we work in over 70 countries and serve patients in more than 140 countries.

We are currently recruiting for a Logistics Coordinator to be responsible for making sure supplies, stock, materials, packages and products are processed through the delivery and/or warehouse system, efficiently, timely and safely.

This role will give you the opportunity to operate & improve inbound and outbound warehouse and distribution processes for wholesalers & end customers, being the SPOC of our internal customers (e.g., Customer Service, Account Managers, Finance Team).

We are looking for an ambitious, self-motivated individual to join our team who can thrive in an agile working environment.

A typical day in this role will include:

• 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.

What You Will Bring to Alcon:

Minimum: A level or equivalent

• Supply chain function understanding, experience in an FMCG or Medical environment.
• Management of 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree Qualified (Bachelor's level)
• Experience of working with SAP is desirable

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.

A competitive salary package with fixed salary, bonus, pension and health insurance

A flexible work environment with competent and committed colleagues. We enjoy working together in a good and respectful manner, and we celebrate our common successes

See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities