Corporate

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 high-quality vision care platform including Essilor brands like Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest, and Transitions, as well as iconic consumer brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, and Oliver Peoples. Our network also delivers high-quality vision care and shopping experiences through Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

About the role

The Sr. Purchasing Clerk is primarily responsible for the procurement and maintenance of manufacturing consumable items, non-consumable items, office supplies, and equipment spare parts within LOM facilities.

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory levels by reducing excess inventory and ensuring inventories do not exceed Reorder Points + Reorder Quantities.
• Improves inventory accuracy through cycle counts.
• Reduces equipment spare parts inventory by removing obsolete parts and stocking for unplanned needs only.
• Reduces suppliers through vendor consolidation.
• Increases inventory turns by continually reviewing inventory safety stock.
• Conducts random cycle counts for each area weekly (consumables and maintenance) and makes adjustments as needed.
• Identifies and pulls parts along with materials needed for Planned Work Orders and PM’s.
• Tracks the lab procurement process from Purchase Requisitions, to Purchase Orders, Receivers, and finally Invoices, checking for accuracy and expected arrival times for parts.
• Follows up with vendors and/or purchasing for invoice discrepancies.
• Tracks RMA process from issuing to return of the item back to the lab.
• Maintains an electronic filing system for Purchase Order Records.
• Prepares monthly consumable and equipment spare part usage reports.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent
• 3+ years in purchasing and inventory control
• Computer literate with MS Office software programs such as Word and Excel
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Capable of independent decision-making
• Demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of the business
• Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles
• Demonstrated organizational skills necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner
• Proactive in problem solving and take a lead role in resolution of spare parts and consumable items availability
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communications skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP and Procurement System Applications

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off/vacation
• Various employee discounts

Pay

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage requirements. You may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan.