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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 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, Lens Crafters, 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 laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Oakley is part of Essilor Luxottica. 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 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on Linked In!

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 builds. In 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
• Bachelor's 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…