Transportation Manager
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain & Logistics
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.
The Transportation Manager will bekeyrole in ensuring the success and operational excellence of the Alcon European Surgicaltransportation network. The associate will bea Subject Matter Expert in all areas of EuropeanSXsecondarytransportation,focused on analysis,project sand continuous improvement.
This position may be based in any country in Europe, offering flexibility for the right candidate.Major Accountabilities
- Lead /Supportsurgicalfreight initiatives
- Be the SPOC /Project Lead for several transportationtopics
- Budget:
Support with the preparation of the annual carrier budget + monitoring - Overseethe overall shipment flows
- Cross collaboration with manufacturing sites, 3PL’sproviders, and distribution centers on transfers and transportation needs between sites
- Interface between
TransportationSXandGlobal Transportation,APL Supply Chain HUB, EL Supply Chain / Logistics Operation,Warehouses, IT,etc. - Attend weekly orchestrator calls with the countries and stakeholders from other functions (S&OP,WH&D, Customer Operations)/ lead and coordinate the transportation topics
- Collaborate with our procurement teamfor RFQsand ad-hoc freight cost analysis
- Perform “ad-hoc”analysis and on‑on statistics
- Active participation in continuous improvement process (CIP) by completing CIP projects to drive savings towards financial targets
- Measure & improve service performance (on-time, OTIF…)
- Resolve transportation routing errors, late pickups/deliveries
- Support Global and Regional financial targets through operational excellence
- Regional freight expense as % of sales & savings
On-time delivery, carrier spend, poi, and product “brand protection
Key service metrics (damages, on-time delivery- shipped on time and shipped cost per unit)
- 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 problem‑solving, clear communication, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Opportunity to lead impactful logistics initiatives that directly support our mission to help people see brilliantly
- A collaborative team environment where your expertise and ideas are valued
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