Oakley - Sr. Production Planner Buyer (Production)

Foothill Ranch, CA, US, 92610

Requisition ID: 852404 
Position:Full-Time
 

Oakley, Inc. is a sport and lifestyle brand, driven to ignite the imagination through the fusion of art and science. Building on its legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, the company manufactures and distributes high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories.

The essence of the brand is communicated through hundreds of professional and amateur athletes who depend on Oakley products to provide them with the very best while they redefine what is physically possible.

Oakley is part of Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 9,100 retail stores across the globe.

In North America, our wholesale business is the home to other global brands like Ray-Ban and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, and Target Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

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.

MAJOR DUTIES AND 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

​Pay Range: 80,072.97  - 109,544.40 

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law. 

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