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About this Materials Supply Planning Manager role at Alcon

Alcon · Onsite · Puurs, Belgium

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.


As a Materials Supply Planning Manager supporting the Custom Paks Manufacturing Team, you will be trusted to lead component supply planning and ensure material availability for customized surgical packs at our Puurs, Belgium site.


In this role, a typical day will include:

  • Collaborating with Production Planning, Procurement, and Global S&OP teams to resolve supply challenges and prevent component shortages
  • Leading daily operations and performance of a team of 3 planners, ensuring timely and accurate planning execution
  • Managing inventory levels, safety stock, and budget ownership to maintain optimal coverage across approximately 1100 active components
  • Coordinating supplier relationships and overseeing ordering, delivery priorities, and inbound warehouse flows
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting audits (cGMP/ISO), and leading component-related projects and rationalization efforts

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

  • Master’s degree (or Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience)
  • 2–5 years of experience in supply chain or planning within a complex manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of SAP MM/PP (MRP, purchasing, master data), with exposure to WMS, QM, or BI tools
  • Fluent in Dutch and English (French and/or German are a plus)
  • Hands-on mindset, strong leadership skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with strong cross-functional exposure
  • Take ownership of critical supply chain processes with high impact on customer service levels
  • Access to development opportunities, structured onboarding, and career growth within a global organization

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About Alcon

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.

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