Component Planning Manager

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 Lead Component Planning Manager supporting the Custom Paks Manufacturing Team, you will be trusted to lead component supply planning and ensure material availability for customized surgical packs at our Puurs, Belgium site.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Collaborating with Production Planning, Procurement, and Global S&OP teams to resolve supply challenges and prevent component shortages
• Leading daily operations and performance of a team of 3 planners, ensuring timely and accurate planning execution
• Managing inventory levels, safety stock, and budget ownership to maintain optimal coverage across approximately 1100 active components
• Coordinating supplier relationships and overseeing ordering, delivery priorities, and inbound warehouse flows
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives, supporting audits (cGMP/ISO), and leading component-related projects and rationalization efforts