Sr Production Planner Buyer

EssilorLuxottica•Oakley, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Production Planner Buyer is responsible for planning and executing the department’s plan for product introductions in Manufacturing. This position interacts with internal partners including marketing, engineering and manufacturing to understand material and demand requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Business or equivalent
3+ years of experience in Production purchasing and/or planning and MRP in a manufacturing environment
3+ years in procurement and managing strategic purchases with proven record of improvement
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
Strong communication skills
Excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize
Experience with SAP MM, PP and BW
Factual and data driven decision maker with strong written and oral communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Software applications such as Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or related field
APICS CPIM and/or CPM certification
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification

Responsibilities

Analyze, plan and execute all the material requirements for various eyewear categories, including active eyewear
Responsible for building and fostering supplier relationships to ensure that completion deadlines are met per the master sales forecasts or customer orders
Using data and systems, manage inventory levels to maximize manufacturing production plans
Review and coordinate MRP suggestions to support MPS time line
Partner with Planner Buyer(s) to create purchase orders to support MPS requirements and production goals
Responsible for expediting highly critical supplier orders that can have a significant delay and/or financial loss to the business as a result of unforeseen conditions
Develop and maintain strong partnership with local and overseas suppliers to ensure the best value, highest quality and timely delivery for optimal inventory levels in support of production plans
Using available data, prepare procurement reports for Management team
Lead and/or participate in lean activities (Consignment Inventory, Kanban Inventory)
Partner with NPI team to support/lead Table of 4 project initiatives
Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed