Gerente de Armazém e Distribuição Sr
About Alcon
At Alcon, we are passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates worldwide, we operate with purpose, speed, and accountability to make a meaningful impact on global eye health.
Our culture is grounded in our core values:
Inspire Each Other
Innovate for Impact
Own the Outcome
Win with Excellence
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Warehouse & Distribution is responsible for leading and governing warehouse and distribution operations in Brazil, ensuring high service levels, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture.
This role supports the Surgical and Vision Care business units and plays a critical part in balancing customer service, quality, cost, and compliance, while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and third-party logistics providers.
Scope of Responsibility
Full responsibility for three Distribution Centers in Brazil:
Extrema, MG (DHL 3PL)
Aparecida de Goiânia, GO (AGV Logística)
Barueri, SP – Dedicated operation
Total inventory under management:
Direct leadership of 3 Operations Managers
Overall coordination of approximately 15 direct and indirect associates
Strong matrix interaction with LATAM Logistics and Transportation teams
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse & Distribution Operations
Lead inbound, storage, picking, shipping, returns, and destruction processes
Ensure OTIF ≥ 98%
Maintain import receiving SLA within 3 calendar days
Optimize returns and consignment flows
Manage tracking and control of capitalized demo equipment
Quality, Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with GxP, SOPs, audits, and regulatory requirements
Embed Safety, EHS, and EGS principles across operations
Promote data integrity and continuous improvement
Financial Management & Performance
Manage warehousing budget
Manage transportation budget in collaboration with LATAM teams
Drive KPI performance and cost optimization initiatives
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Inspire and develop managers and teams
Influence cross-functional decisions balancing service, quality, and cost
Act as a member of the LATAM Logistics Leadership Team
Own operational outcomes end to end
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, Business, Supply Chain or related fields
Proven experience in warehouse and distribution management in regulated environments
Strong leadership experience managing managers and complex operations
Experience with WMS and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Fluent English and Portuguese (mandatory)
Spanish is a plus
Key Competencies
Senior leadership mindset
Operational and financial acumen
Customer-focused and results-driven
Strong cross-functional influence
Commitment to safety, quality, and excellence
The registration deadline is Friday, May 1st 2026 and your last performance evaluation must be at minimum 3 Achieve Expectation.
Remember to coordinate your participation with your manager immediately.
If you have any questions, please contact us by email at renata.machado@alcon.com
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