Production Scheduler Intern

About Alcon

As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients all over the world. We’re extremely proud of our legacy and the significant way we’ve helped to shape the industry over the last 70 years, but we’re just getting started. Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide. We’re looking for exceptionally talented, driven people who want to make a difference. If you’d like to help us change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant!

About the Role

Join Alcon’s Global Manufacturing Operations team as a Production Scheduler Intern, where you’ll support the planning and procurement functions that ensure timely production of Alcon’s vision care products. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to learn how material requirements, supplier coordination, and production schedules come together to drive operational excellence in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in defining material requirements that support the production schedule.
• Analyze and act on MRP (Material Requirements Planning) suggested actions to ensure continuous material availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Support improvements in buying and planning processes, including supplier Kanban systems and just-in-time deliveries.
• Help optimize procurement activities to balance inventory costs and production needs.
• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives such as blanket purchase orders and long-term supplier agreements.
• Participate in the disposition of defective, excess, or obsolete materials.
• Monitor raw material deliveries to help prevent production downtime.
• Ensure accuracy of manufacturing system data to support compliance and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, QA, and Planning to stay aligned with schedule changes.
• Participate in continuous improvement (CIP) initiatives to enhance value and performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college for at least one semester prior to internship or co-op, and at least one additional semester following internship or co-op.
• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business with a Supply Chain Track or General Business.
• Academic performance: Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0/4.0.
• Familiarity with Excel and ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship (students on an F1 visa with CPT can be accommodated).
• Ability to commit to a full-time (40 hrs/week) internship position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience with data analysis, inventory planning, or production scheduling.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Interest in manufacturing operations and supply chain optimization.
• Exposure to regulated environments or medical device industries is a plus.

How You Can Thrive at Alcon

• Real-world experience in a global manufacturing setting.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in planning and operations.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that impact production efficiency.
• Networking and professional development within a leading healthcare company.