Sr Associate II, Production Planning

U341 Alcon Research, LLC. Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Sr. Associate II, Production Planning (Professional Path) to maintain material schedules and ensure availability for production control at our Houston site.

The role involves analyzing data, coordinating material flow, and addressing shortages while upholding GxP standards and rigorous documentation. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, fluent English, and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience.
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain schedules for material requirements and availability to support production control.
• Coordinate the flow of materials within production and shipping schedules across departments.
• Determine possible and actual shortages and initiate corrective actions.
• Expedite critical materials and coordinate repairs, replacements, or transportation to prevent production disruptions.
• Track production progress, generate schedule status reports, and communicate material changes to stakeholders.
• Adhere to GxP regulations and SOPs, maintaining accurate documentation for quality control.

Skills

Fluent English

2 Years of Relevant Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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 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.

The Sr. Associate II, Production Planning (Professional Path), is primarily responsible for maintaining material schedules and availability to support production control. You will compile records, support material flow, and address shortages while performing specialized tasks and independent research to optimize outcomes. Advanced knowledge, analytical skills, and self-direction are essential.

Specifics include:

• Maintain schedules for material requirements and availability to support production control
• Ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations while balancing inventory and service level objectives
• Compile and maintain accurate records concerning the quantity, cost, and type of material received, shipped, in stock, or in production
• Coordinate the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments according to production and shipping schedules
• Determine possible and actual shortages and initiate action to correct deficiencies
• Expedite critical materials and coordinate repairs, replacements, or transportation activities to prevent production disruptions
• Track production progress, generate schedule status reports, and communicate material changes, shortages, and schedule modifications to key stakeholders
• Perform specialized tasks and conduct independent research to optimize outcomes
• Make decisions within the scope of assigned tasks, requiring advanced knowledge and analytical skills
• Adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control
• Complete all required training and meet individual job requirements
• Contribute to the overall compliance of the organization and commit to continuous improvement and compliance with regulatory requirements
• All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations.

What You'll Bring to Alcon

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 2 Years of Relevant Experience

Work Schedule: 1st Shift (8:00AM – 5:00PM) Monday – Friday

Work Location: Onsite – Houston, TX

Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship: None

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Experience coordinating work, materials, projects, or technical activities across functions such as manufacturing, engineering, quality, procurement, logistics, or operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience evaluating data, identifying constraints or risks, and recommending practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage changing priorities based on business needs or constraints, meet deadlines, and independently drive assigned work to completion.
• Experience investigating shortages, process gaps, schedule concerns, or operational issues and coordinating timely corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate status, risks, changes, and required actions to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to learn to effectively use business systems to maintain records, analyze information, and prepare status reports.
• Experience working in a regulated or procedure-driven environment, with a strong focus on documentation accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

How you can thrive at Alcon

Work together with colleagues to share standard methodologies and discoveries as work progresses. Discover your career in a fresh way through specific growth and development possibilities. Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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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.