Assistant Production Planner Buyer
About The Position
The Associate Production Planner Buyer works with internal partners in manufacturing to understand material and demand requirements. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms. Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions. Oakley is part of EssilorLuxottica. Building on our legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, we manufacture and distribute high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories. Every day at Oakley is a chance to grow, go further and achieve more. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 years of experience in Production purchasing and/or planning
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Experience with SAP MM, PP and/or BW
- Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Access and basic MS desktop applications
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field
- MRP experience in a manufacturing environment
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
Responsibilities
- Schedule the planning and procuring material requirements for various eyewear categories
- Work alongside Planners to support production plans that drive optimal inventory levels
- Work on scheduling new releases to ensure material coverage of launch dates
- Identifies instances when supplier orders need to be expedited and partners with Planners to mitigate a delay in schedules due to unforeseen conditions
- Builds partnership with internal clients and local suppliers to support the efforts of Sr./Planners
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed
Benefits
- health care
- retirement savings
- paid time off/vacation
- various employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
