This position will lead logistics initiatives and help ensure all Deliver transformation standards are deployed across manufacturing sites. This includes proactively developing and deploying best practices and driving continuous improvement. This role will lead large scale cost savings projects, drive efficiencies, and work closely with senior leadership across manufacturing sites and the global deliver team to address logistics needs.

A Day In The Life

• Develop and prioritize opportunities and action plans to improve service, and reduce transportation costs across the network.
• Partner with finance to review freight spend, potential risks, potential upside and lead projects to reduce variance vs Annual Operating Plan.
• Collaborate with large manufacturing sites to drive process standardization and deploy best practices.
• Ensure route code and route guide compliance.
• Identify inefficiencies in processes and technology and support enhancements by working with Enterprise Deliver COE (i.e. TMS, E2E Visibility, Control Tower, etc).
• Uncover cost savings opportunities to achieve 5-6% YoY cost.
• Work with the Deliver COE to achieve service, sustainability, and cost targets.
• Deploy transportation acumen/capability/knowledge management/training within manufacturing sites.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives and collaboration.
• Ability to consistently make timely decisions even in the face of complexity, balancing systematic analysis with decisiveness.
• Travel 15% to manufacturing sites within Greater Region China and APAC.

Must Have:

• Bachelors degree required
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in transportation, with a minimum of 3 years people management experience.
• Ability to speak Mandarin as the role needs to work with stakeholders in China
• In-depth knowledge of transportation planning and transportation management system (TMS)
• Experience managing China ground transportation network and China exports
• Strong results orientation (driving to deadlines, financial targets, project goals, etc).
• Microsoft Office Suite User
• Analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience working in a multi-national companies with diverse culture, matrix organization and regional led responsibilities.
• Experience in Medical Device or Life Science industry.

Senior Engineer, Facilities

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 Senior Engineer, Facilities you are tasked to drive site sustainability goals and improvement program at Tuas. In this role, a typical day will include:

Responsibilities

• Teamwork with functions like Facilities, Environment Health & Safety, Operation etc. to review and update site energy and water improvement roadmap and plans.
• Tracking and monitoring of energy and water performance trending and distribution.
• Work with vendors and contractors to identify potential opportunities for energy and water efficiency improvement to deliver KPI.
• Exploring latest technologies & innovations in sustainability and work with contractors for implementation.
• Yearly submission of ECA (Energy Conservation Act) and WEMP (Water Efficiency Management Plan).
• Planning towards certification for ISO 50001 Energy Management System
• 5 working days i.e. Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm

What You'll Bring to Alcon

• Diploma/Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Facilities Engineering or related field of studies.
• SCEM (Singapore Certified Energy Manager) certification
• 2-3 years relevant experience in leading sustainability and knowledge of ACMV/HVAC, Compressors, Building Management / Automation System.
• Project management skill
• Computer skills in MS Office i.e. Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Team player and able to work well in a team setting to achieve goals.