Central Stores Technician - 2nd Shift

Central Stores Tech

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.

A Central Stores Tech is a top-notch customer service provider who is a partner to the Maintenance organization and who will work with Maintenance to ensure they have the spare parts needed to keep the lines running efficiently. The scope of the position includes the physical and system-based activities required to purchase, receive, put away, pick, and cycle count parts/inventory in ASPEX Central Stores or FWN Central Stores, as required. Central Stores personnel are expected to be able to rotate between stores to learn from one another, to share best practices, and to help during periods of need. The Tech will monitor and change Reorder Points (ROPs) and Economic Order Quantities (EOQs) to ensure continued supply of materials for our stakeholders. Inventory accuracy will be monitored and improved using system tools, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and continuous improvement activities.

What You Will Do

Greet everyone with a warm greeting at the store's door or over the phone

Help customers identify parts they need

Work with stakeholders to reduce unnecessary spot buys

Partner with Maintenance to understand parts and support needs

Maintain a clean and orderly store operation

Review, establish, and maintain ROPs and EOQs

Run replenishment reports to determine items that need to be ordered

Create purchase reqs. and purchase orders to procure items

Create Ariba purchase orders for controlled items, perform goods receipts in Ariba, and create tickets to resolve system issues (when needed)

Contact vendors, manufacturers, distributors, or resellers to get quotes, place POs, and track progress

Facilitate communication between engineering, maintenance, and vendor to resolve any parts questions

Contact shipping companies to track packages and coordinate deliveries.

Work with Quality Assurance Material Inspection (QAMI) and ASPEX warehouse staff to track, organize, and efficiently move controlled items through the inspection process

Maintain inventory accuracy above 96%, while driving accuracy to 98%.

Identify and participate in continuous improvement projects to improve Central Stores' processes

Be able to use pallet jacks, to lift and move heavy items

Be able to move, climb, and carry material up and down stairs

Ensure all work conforms to current Good Manufacturing Practices and meets all Standard Operating Procedures.

Function in a team environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Inventory Management Experience

Work hours: 2pm - 10:30p
Travel Requirements: up to 10%
Relocation assistance: None
Sponsorship available: None

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves!
• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

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