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If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met.

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, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Specialist – Purchasing is responsible for planning the department’s manufacturing schedule. This position interacts with internal partners including marketing, sales, and manufacturing to understand promotions, demand, and material requirements.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze, plan, and execute all the material requirements for various product categories
• 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 to manage inventory levels to maximize manufacturing production plans
• Review and coordinate MPS to support forecasted demand for distribution and custom order products
• Create purchase orders to support MPS requirements and production goals
• Create production schedules based on MPS requirements for various work centers including the Print Shop, three Lens Cleaner production lines as well as outside contractors
• Responsible for expediting highly critical supplier orders that can have a significant delay and/or financial loss to the business due to 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
• Performs other purchasing and manufacture planning related duties and responsibilities as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in Production purchasing and Production planning in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, Business or equivalent
• APICS CPIM and/or CPM certification

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.