Senior Associate - Supply Chain Planning (Sales & Operations Execution)

Alcon Laboratories India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru, Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days work from office

Job summary

Alcon Laboratories India Pvt Ltd invites applications for a Sr. Associate II, Supply Chain Planning (S&OE) to own near-term demand–supply execution. You will lead weekly rhythm, coordinate cross‑functional inputs, and protect service levels within S&OP guardrails.

The role requires 2 years of relevant experience in demand planning or analytics, with familiarity in SAP IBP or similar planning tools, and a data‑driven approach to performance metrics.

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience required.
• Experience in demand planning, forecasting or analytics within supply chain.
• Knowledge of S&OP/IBP processes.
• Strong analytical capability and proficiency with forecasting tools.
• Experience with advanced planning systems preferred (e.g. SAP IBP, o9, Kinaxis, APO).

Responsibilities

• Prepare inputs and analysis for weekly Value Stream Rhythm in assigned markets.
• Execute near-term demand–supply alignment (0–3 months) per S&OP plans.
• Coordinate cross‑functional inputs and track actions to closure.
• Apply allocation rules to manage supply during constraints.
• Maintain real‑time visibility of service, backlog, and risks.
• Perform root‑cause analysis on service, backlog, inventory variances.
• Prepare weekly execution materials for S&OE reviews.
• Develop and monitor multi‑stock KPIs in coordination with teams.
• Handle supply escalations with commercial and 3PL planning.
• Drive DRP process improvements using Tableau visualizations.
• Monitor OTIF, service level adherence to plan.
• Reduce back orders and obsolescence; improve inventory health.
• Manage expedite spending and execution stability.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Analytics

Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP IBP

o9

Kinaxis

APO

Job description

Sr. Associate II, Supply Chain Planning (S&OE)

Job Purpose

Owns near‑term demand–supply execution by leading the weekly S&OE (Value Stream) rhythm, orchestrating cross‑functional actions, and managing allocation and prioritization within S&OP‑approved plans and guardrails to protect service, minimize risk, and ensure disciplined execution. This role provides real‑time visibility, drives root‑cause resolution of execution issues, and enables fast, informed decisions through clear risk escalation and execution reporting. Monitor Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) KPIs in multi stock point model and handle escalations working in close co‑ordination with market commercial and 3PL inventory planning teams.

Major Accountabilities

• Participate in the weekly Value Stream Rhythm (S&OE) by preparing inputs, updates, and analysis for assigned markets
• Execute near‑term demand–supply alignment activities in the 0–3 month horizon in accordance with S&OP‑approved plans and guardrails
• Support short‑term orchestration by logging requests from Commercial, coordinating inputs across functions, tracking actions, and following up to closure
• Apply leadership‑approved allocation and prioritization rules to manage supply and inventory during constraints, escalating exceptions as needed
• Maintain and update real‑time execution visibility on service, backlog, and near‑term risks for assigned scope
• Perform initial root‑cause analysis on service, backlog, and inventory variances and document findings for review
• Prepare weekly execution materials and data packs for S&OE reviews, including off‑plan items, risks, and impacts
• Develop and monitor KPIs in multi-stock point KPIs in collaboration
• Handle product supply and availability escalations in close co‑ordination with commercial and 3PL planning & stock point teams
• Drive process improvement and automation of DRP (Distribution Requirements Planning) using advanced visualization tools like Tableau
• Key perofrmance Indicators OTIF / Service Level Adherence to S&OP‑approved plan
• Back order / past‑due reduction
• Inventory health
• Expedite spending
• Execution stability

Dimensions of the Job

Number of staff reporting : Direct Report: 0 Impact on the organization : Impact on sales through product availability. Forecast accuracy directly impacts service, inventory and obsolescence

Ideal Background

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Languages

English fluency, written and verbal

Qualifications

• 2 years relevant experience required
• Experience in demand planning, forecasting or analytics within supply chain
• Knowledge of S&OP/IBP processes
• Strong analytical capability and proficiency with forecasting tools
• Experience with advanced planning systems preferred (e.g. SAP IBP, o9, Kinaxis, APO)

5 days work from office

Equal Opportunity Statement

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or any other reason.

Experience Level: Mid Level