Director, Supply Chain Planning Management - APAC

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.

Responsibilities:

Drive Regional Sales & Operations planning execution for Surgical Franchise in
APAC Region to achieve optimal service levels to customers. Responsible for the demand management, S&OP, Inventory and Service Level processes in the specified region.

• Lead regional Sales & Operations process through collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams
• The single point of contact for regional commercial teams for all supply chain related topics including demand and supply management, transportation, and W&D
• Define regional S&OP strategy, priorities, resources and performance management (inventory, service, forecast accuracy, costs)
• Ensure optimal balance between customer service levels and inventory asset utilization through the S&OP process.
• Resolve Inventory and Service Level issues with Commercial and Global Supply Planning.
• Implement forecast accuracy reporting, drive improvements with key local and regional stakeholders.
• Establish/coordinate Stock Availability reporting and drive improvements with key stakeholders.
• Overview allocation processes on items on short supply to optimize demand fulfillment. Ensure pro-active product availability reporting and shortages risk communication to impacted markets, coordinate mitigation plans with local stakeholders.
• Coordinate product launches with the Global and regional Product Life Cycle management team.
• Drive S&OP process continuous improvements and local implementation of these improvements.
• Provide agreed regional strategic volume plan (long term demand planning) as the input for the global strategic operational (capacity and annual budgeting) planning
• Monitor and steer SAP IBP functionalities development in the region to ensure implementation of advanced forecasting technologies
• Recruitment, management, development, coaching and evaluation of direct and functional reports
• Sponsoring / Steering of key supply chain strategical projects (Planning, W&D, IT, Order Management...)
• Ensure adherence to NFCM & SOX controls for all tasks including financial monthly closing schedule

Education (minimum/desirable): Bachelor Degree/ Master’s Degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering, or applicable years of experience combined with high school degree.

Experience:  

Minimum of 10 years in supply chain planning and/or supply chain positions, (including 7 years in a management role in supply chain or planning function).

Extensive experience in a viable supply chain planning process managing a large product portfolio in regional capacity, preferrable from Medical Device Industry.

Interaction with cross-functional teams and working with all levels of the management team. 

Knowledge and experience in forecasting software and demonstrated proficiency in Excel.

Languages: Fluency in English essential

Knowledge/Fluency of at least one other language preferred

* No relocation will be offered for this role.

Why join Alcon?

- Join a global leader with a rich history of innovation and excellence in eye care.

- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion.

- Enjoy a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.

- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients worldwide by contributing to cutting-edge advancements in eye health.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic team towards success, we want to hear from you! Apply now and join us in shaping the future of eye care at Alcon.

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