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As a Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Planning Management, you will be the single point of contact for supply chain in the market responsible for leading the S&OP process and coordination of supply chain activities to achieve optimal demand/inventory/operations management for the Benelux, Nordics, Poland and Turkish region while you are based in Istanbul. In this role, a typical day will include:
Liaise between commercial teams and supply chain, providing expertise on all supply chain-related topics.
Lead cross-functional teams to resolve supply constraints and drive supply chain initiatives.
Drive accurate and timely submission of complete forecasts to Global counterparts.
Collaborate with franchise counterparts to align demand forecasts with market activities and sales trends.
Support new product launches through demand forecasting and coordination with other supply chain functions.
Assist in identifying, training, and supporting country representatives for an effective and sustainable S&OP process.
Collaborate with the Global S&OP team to ensure financial and customer requirements are met.
Manage demand based on available supply to mitigate backorder and excess inventory risks.
Partner with marketing teams on product portfolio management, including launches and promotions.
Provide visibility on supply and operational initiatives, liaising with global S&OP for updates.
Foster best practice sharing within the region and support cross-country initiatives.
Monitor inventory levels and identify opportunities to optimize them while maintaining the desired service level
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of 7 years of supply chain experience, with expertise in S&OP and demand forecasting.
Proficiency in multiple supply chain areas is a plus.
Problem solving, analytical skills and able to work with ambiguity
Team player but as well able to work independently
Influencing skills
Problem solving
Knowledge of Excel and SAP- IDP
Fluent English (written and spoken) any other European languages are highly valuable.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
Impact on sales through product availability.
Forecast accuracy directly impacts inventory and obsolescence
Supply Chain key point of contact for the business, orchestrating supply chain through collaboration with other supply chain functions
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