[Hiring] Transportation Manager @Alcon

Role Description

The Transportation Manager will be a key role in ensuring the success and operational excellence of the Alcon European Surgical transportation network. The associate will be a Subject Matter Expert in all areas of European SX secondary transportation, focused on analysis, projects, and continuous improvement. This position may be based in any country in Europe, offering flexibility for the right candidate.

• Lead / Support surgical freight initiatives
• Be the SPOC / Project Lead for several transportation topics
• Budget: Support with the preparation of the annual carrier budget + monitoring
• Oversee the overall shipment flows
• Cross collaboration with manufacturing sites, 3PL’s providers, and distribution centers on transfers and transportation needs between sites
• Interface between Transportation SX and Global 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 team for RFQs and ad-hoc freight cost analysis
• Perform “ad-hoc” analysis and ongoing 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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