Manager, Production Planning Purchasing
Alcon MX, Houston, TX, United States
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Houston, Texastime type:
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R-2026-46229This 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 **Manager, Production Planning Purchasing**, is primarily responsible for maintaining material schedules to support production control, managing material flow, and addressing shortages. You will handle direct material buying, execute supply chain strategies, and lead individual projects at our **Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX**. Specifics Include:* Maintain schedules for material requirements and availability to support production control and manage the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments according to schedules.* Compile records of material quantity, cost, and type received, shipped, in stock, or in production.* Determine and address possible and actual material shortages.* Handle direct purchase of material and execute long-term supply chain strategies.* Manage individual projects, apply advanced knowledge to enhance project performance and operational efficiency, and make operational decisions requiring project management, time management, communication, and industry-specific skills.* 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.* Qualifications: Associate shall have the appropriate education and experience to successfully perform the responsibilities/activities of this role.**WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)* The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English* 5 Years of Relevant Experience* **Location**: Onsite* **Travel Requirements**: Up to 10%* **Relocation Assistance**: None* **Sponsorship Available**: No**HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:*** Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.* Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.* Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!**Alcon Careers**See your impact at alcon.com/careers**ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker**If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.***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 **alcon.recruitment@alcon.com** and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.*
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Not applicablelocations:
Houston, Texastime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date: May 12, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id:
R-2026-46229This 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 **Manager, Production Planning Purchasing**, is primarily responsible for maintaining material schedules to support production control, managing material flow, and addressing shortages. You will handle direct material buying, execute supply chain strategies, and lead individual projects at our **Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX**. Specifics Include:* Maintain schedules for material requirements and availability to support production control and manage the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments according to schedules.* Compile records of material quantity, cost, and type received, shipped, in stock, or in production.* Determine and address possible and actual material shortages.* Handle direct purchase of material and execute long-term supply chain strategies.* Manage individual projects, apply advanced knowledge to enhance project performance and operational efficiency, and make operational decisions requiring project management, time management, communication, and industry-specific skills.* 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.* Qualifications: Associate shall have the appropriate education and experience to successfully perform the responsibilities/activities of this role.**WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)* The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English* 5 Years of Relevant Experience* **Location**: Onsite* **Travel Requirements**: Up to 10%* **Relocation Assistance**: None* **Sponsorship Available**: No**HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:*** Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.* Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.* Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!**Alcon Careers**See your impact at alcon.com/careers**ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker**If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.***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 **alcon.recruitment@alcon.com** and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.*
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