Alcon
eye care
Manager,Logistics&FreightManagement
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“Manager, Logistics & Freight Management at Alcon. Skills: Logistics, Freight Management, Supply Chain. Manage global transportation activities. Lead third‑party logistics partners”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure our products reach customers efficiently and compliantly; optimize operational efficiency; support business performance
Industry & Context.
proactive problem‑solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Relevant education enabling successful performance in logistics, supply chain, or related fields, Experience in transportation management, freight forwarding, vendor management, or supply chain operations, technical understanding of logistics processes, customs compliance, and GxP‑aligned documentation practices, proactive problem‑solving, clear communication, accountability, a commitment to continuous improvement
What You'll Do.
Manage global transportation activities
Lead third‑party logistics partners
Ensure customs compliance
Manage the movement of goods
Manage freight forwarding activities
Ensure full customs and regulatory compliance
Lead and evaluate third‑party vendors
Ensure service quality
Develop distribution strategies
Implement distribution strategies
Optimize operational efficiency
Support business performance
Manage individual projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with internal supply chain teams; Collaborating with external logistics partners
Communication Scope
clear communication
Process & Methodology
project management, time management
Full Job Description
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 **Manager, Logistics & Freight Management** supporting our Supply Chain team, you will be trusted to manage global transportation activities, lead third‑party logistics partners, and ensure customs compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring our products reach customers efficiently and compliantly so people everywhere can see brilliantly. **This position may be based in any country in Europe, offering flexibility for the right candidate.** In this role, a typical day will include: • Collaborating with internal supply chain teams and external logistics partners to solve complex transportation and customs‑related challenges • Managing the movement of goods, shipments, and freight forwarding activities while ensuring full customs and regulatory compliance • Leading and evaluating third‑party vendors to ensure service quality, performance, and continuous improvement • Developing and implementing distribution strategies that optimize operational efficiency and support business performance • Managing individual projects requiring strong project management, time management, communication, and industry‑specific expertise. **WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON** • Relevant education enabling successful performance in logistics, supply chain, or related fields • Experience in transportation management, freight forwarding, vendor management, or supply chain operations • Strong technical understanding of logistics processes, customs compliance, and GxP‑aligned documentation practices • Behaviors that include proactive
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