Sr. Manager, Global Primary Freight
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026. Alcon scores A on the Alion truth index.
At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?
This role is part of Alcon's Supply Chain function, a team that manages the logistics, inventory management, and supply chain analytics for Alcon's industry leading products to ensure products are delivered efficiently and effectively so that people can see brilliantly. The Sr. Manager, Logistics & Freight Management (Management Path), is primarily responsible for overseeing transportation, shipments, and freight forwarding, ensuring customs compliance within the supply chain. You will lead third-party vendor management, support distribution strategy development, and supervise teams to drive performance and success. This role requires leadership, project management, problem-solving, and logistics expertise to foster a culture of excellence and enhance employee engagement.
Specifics Include:
- Oversee transportation of goods, shipments, and freight forwarding, ensuring customs compliance
- Manage third-party vendors to ensure quality and service
- Support the development of distribution strategies to optimize business performance
- Supervise multiple teams, implementing departmental plans and ensuring team success
- Lead performance management, drive talent development, and make decisions affecting team operations and performance
- Ensure positive employee relations and enhance employee engagement and recognition
- Adhere to Good Practice (GxP) regulations by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining documentation, and ensuring quality control Meet individual job requirements and contribute to organizational compliance
- Commit to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance All associates must adhere to GxP regulations by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintaining accurate and complete documentation, ensuring rigorous quality control, and completing all required training. Associates are responsible for meeting their individual job requirements and contributing to the overall compliance of the organization. Compliance with regulatory requirements and a commitment to continuous improvement are essential to our operations.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 7 Years of Relevant Experience
- 5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
- Travel: Minimal
- Work Location: Onsite - Fort Worth, TX - Main
- Relocation Assistance/Sponsorship Assistance: None
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
- See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
- Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
- Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.