Associate I, Warehouse & Distribution Operations (S)

Alcon MX; Johns Creek (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off for exempt

PTO for hourly associates

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a logistics-oriented professional to support warehouse and distribution operations on site in Johns Creek, GA. You will assist with inventory management, space optimization, and shipment coordination while maintaining accurate records and complying with SOPs.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma, fluent English, and at least 3 years of relevant experience; a bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering or related field and Lean/Six Sigma familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English.
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform business support or clerical tasks to contribute to efficient warehouse and distribution operations.
• Assist in optimizing storage space and material flows for safety and efficiency.
• Manage inventory and coordinate shipments while maintaining accurate records.
• Follow established procedures with limited decision-making authority.
• Adhere to GxP regulations by following SOPs and maintaining documentation and quality control.
• Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Skills

English comms

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

WMS

TMS/ERP systems

Alteryx/Power BI/Tableau/SQL/Python

Job description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers.

Are you ready to join us? This role is part of Alcon's Supply Chain function, a team that manages the logistics, inventory management, and supply chain analytics for Alcon's industry leading products to ensure products are delivered efficiently and effectively so that people can see brilliantly.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Perform business support or clerical tasks to contribute to efficient warehouse and distribution operations
• Assist in optimizing storage space and material flows for safety and efficiency
• Manage inventory and coordinate shipments while maintaining accurate records
• Follow established procedures with limited decision-making authority
• Adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training
• Meet individual job requirements and contribute to the overall compliance of the organization
• Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 3 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with SAP, WMS, TMS or ERP systems
• Familiarity with Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, SQL or Python
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

Location: Onsite-Johns Creek, Georgia

Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday - Friday

Travel Requirements: N/A

Sponsorship & Relocation: Not Available

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves! See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

Benefits and Perks:

• health
• life
• retirement
• flexible time off for exempt associates
• PTO for hourly associates
• and much more!

Alcon is an equal opportunity employer and participates in e-verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide.