AssociateII,ProductionPlanning

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 **Associate II, Production Planning** , is primarily responsible for maintaining material schedules to support production control, compiling records on material status, and ensuring smooth material flow between departments. You will identify shortages and initiate corrective actions, applying specialized knowledge to achieve project goals at our **Manufacturing Facility in Houston, TX**. Specifics Include: * Maintain schedules for material requirements and availability to support production control. * Compile records on the quantity, cost, and type of material received, shipped, in stock, or in production. * Support the flow of materials, parts, and assemblies within or between departments according to production and shipping schedules. * Determine possible and actual shortages and initiate corrective actions. * Apply specialized knowledge to perform tasks and achieve objectives. * Follow procedures with some decision-making authority, requiring job-related training, attention to detail, and reliability. * 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. * Manage production orders. * All associates must adher