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Production Planner Buyer

EssilorLuxottica


Job Location:

Oakley, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Requisition ID:945157
Position:Full-Time
Shift:
Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information

If youve worn a pair of glasses weve 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 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 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 200000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUNCTION

The New Product Introduction (NPI) Planner is responsible for planning and projecting the release of new products to manufacturing. Daily activities include monitoring manufacturing procurement and planning of internally and externally made components for NPI pre-production validation addition they will track progress of projects from multiple business groups through manufacturing to ensure lead times are met across the plant.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for NPI qualification build projected dates
  • Partners with Manager on all special builds (artist collaborations quick strikes etc.) delivery dates and execution within NPI Lab
  • Responsible for the on time release of all Oakley Custom and Accessory SKUs
  • Plans and prioritizes component production and finished good builds for multiple business groups
  • Schedules all non-production jobs through molding area.
  • Plans and tracks the painting cutting & coating of new components within manufacturing
  • Provides daily updates at the Leadership Daily Direction Setting meeting to ensure manufacturing has clear targets and lead time visibility
  • Interfaces directly with warehouse team to ensure materials are received and delivered to NPI area on time
  • Tracks the purchasing of new and existing components: resins paint icons components
  • Responsible for reporting the status of all NPI builds to the cross functional teams

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain/Engineering related field
  • Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
  • Advanced Skills with MS Excel MS Access and basic MS desktop applications
  • Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to get involved and make experienced planning decisions
  • Requires excellent planning organizational and motivational skills
  • Requires tact judgment and highly developed sense of responsibility
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5 years of Production Planning Experience on a High Volume Manufacturing Environment.
  • Master Production Schedule Production Planning Experience on a High Volume Manufacturing Environment.
  • Master Production Schedule experience
  • Demand Planning Experience
  • APICS certification
  • Bachelors degree in business related field
  • SAP experience including (BW) Business Warehouse
  • Experience using SAP 3D Drafting Software PLM
  • Bilingual- English Spanish or Italian
  • Familiarity with Oakley product/ brand
  • Passion for life outside of work- motocross mountain biking golf surfing skiing etc

Pay Range:70304.00-92075.13

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our pay is determined by multiple factors including geography experience qualifications skills and local minimum wage 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.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at (be sure to provide your name job id number and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email

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.