SummaryAs a Sr. Production Planner Buyer at Oakley, you will play a crucial role in planning and executing product introductions in manufacturing. You will collaborate with internal partners to understand material and demand requirements, ensuring efficient production processes.
Responsibilities- Analyze, plan, and execute material requirements for various eyewear categories.
- Build and foster supplier relationships to meet deadlines per sales forecasts or customer orders.
- Manage inventory levels to maximize manufacturing production plans.
- Review and coordinate MRP suggestions to support MPS timeline.
- Create purchase orders to support MPS requirements and production goals.
- Expedite critical supplier orders to prevent delays and financial loss.
- Develop partnerships with suppliers to ensure value, quality, and timely delivery.
- Prepare procurement reports for management using available data.
- Lead or participate in lean activities such as Consignment Inventory and Kanban Inventory.
- Support or lead Table of 4 project initiatives with the NPI team.
Requirements- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Business, or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in production purchasing, planning, and MRP in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in procurement and managing strategic purchases with a proven record of improvement.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Experience with SAP MM, PP, and BW.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word.
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