Alcon

Warehouse Inventory Control & Logistics Specialist

Alcon$85K — $158K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, science, business, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum three years of experience managing systems in manufacturing or supply chain environments, or seven years without a degree
  • Strong understanding of ERP systems including their configuration, integration, and support
  • Proven ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights for supply chain decisions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office for data analysis and reporting
  • Excellent communication skills for collaboration across teams
  • Strong problem-solving skills in dynamic environments

Responsibilities

  • Manage 3PL inventory accuracy within the ERP system
  • Coordinate domestic and international shipping activities for compliance
  • Analyze ERP data to support strategic supply chain decisions
  • Monitor warehouse access and conduct security compliance reviews
  • Lead state manufacturing license applications and documentation
  • Investigate supply chain issues and implement performance solutions
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and training materials

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, life, and disability benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company contribution and match
  • Generous time-off package including vacation and holidays
  • Performance-based cash incentive opportunities
  • Eligibility for annual equity awards
Full Job Description

Job Description Summary

Take the lead in shaping smarter, more efficient supply chain operations that directly impact patients’ lives. As a Warehouse Inventory Control and Logistics Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless inventory management, data-driven decision-making, and regulatory compliance across warehouse and logistics activities. This is a dynamic opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally, optimize systems, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment where your insights and precision truly matter.

Job Description

Location:

  • This position will be located in Durham, NC and will be an onsite role.
  • Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage 3PL inventory within the ERP system, ensuring accuracy across multi-site supply chain operations
  • Coordinate domestic and international shipping activities aligned with ERP system transactions and compliance requirements
  • Analyze ERP system data to generate insights and support strategic supply chain decision-making
  • Monitor warehouse access controls and conduct periodic reviews to maintain security and compliance
  • Lead state manufacturing license applications, renewals, and compliance documentation
  • Investigate supply chain issues using ERP system data, implement solutions, and track performance
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, guidelines, and ERP system-related training materials
  • Support quality investigations, change requests, and corrective and preventive actions within ERP system workflows
  • Provide audit support and ensure adherence to regulatory and internal compliance standards, including ERP system controls
  • Oversee material destruction processes and manage dispensing activities with accurate ERP system documentation

Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, science, business, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum three years of experience managing systems in manufacturing or supply chain environments, or seven years without degree
  • Strong understanding of ERP systems, including configuration, integration, and support of business processes
  • Proven ability to analyze data and generate insights to support supply chain and inventory decisions
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications for data analysis and reporting
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to collaborate across diverse teams and organizational levels
  • Strong problem-solving skills with ability to manage multiple variables in dynamic environments
  • Self-motivated, well organized professional with strong critical thinking and sound judgment

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:

The salary for this position is expected to range between $41.06 and $76.25 per hour.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.

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Salary Range

$85,400.00 - $158,600.00


 

Skills Desired

Data Analytics and Digital, gmp knowledge, HSE Knowledge, Inventory Management, Logistics and Transportation Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Order Management, Resilience and Risk Management, Sap Erp, supply chain management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management

About Alcon

Alcon is a global medical company specializing in eye care products and services. The company's products include surgical equipment, contact lenses, and eye drops. Alcon was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. The company operates in over 70 countries and has over 20,000 employees. In 2019, Alcon became an independent publicly traded company after being spun off from Novartis.
Learn more about Alcon
Size
24,389 employees
Market Cap
$33.3 billion
Industry
Founded
1945
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