Demand Planner (AFA)

Requisition ID: 869497 
Store #: A00046 Oakley Sales Mgmt - NY PW 
Position:Full-Time

Established in 1975 and headquartered in Southern California, Oakley is one of the leading sports brands in the world.  The holder of more than 600 patents, Oakley is continually seeking problems, solving them with inventions and wrapping those inventions in art. We call it Mad Science, and it lives in everything that fuels our passion; our athletes, our employees, our culture, our brand.

As the first manufacturer of color-enhancing, all-polarized sunglass lenses, Costa combines superior lens technology with unparalleled fit and durability to help people See What’s Out There. Costa has made the highest quality, best-performing sunglasses and prescription sunglasses (Rx) for fishing and water enthusiasts since 1983, and now its product portfolio includes optical frames. Costa’s growing cult-brand status ties directly to its mission to provide high-quality products with a focus on sustainability and conservation as the company works hard to protect the waters it calls home. From the use of sustainable materials, its Kick Plastic initiative and strong conservation partnerships, Costa encourages people to help protect our watery world.

EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear. Our wholesale network covers more than 150 countries and our retail presence consists of over 9,100 retail stores across the globe.

In North America, our wholesale business is the home to global brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and many of the top fashion house brands. Our leading retail brands include; LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Pearle Vision, and Target Optical. We are also home to EyeMed, the fastest growing vision care company in the United States.

EssilorLuxottica’s Wholesale teams deliver the highest quality frames, best-in-class expertise and a deep understanding of products and markets to support our customers and fuel their businesses all over North America.

GENERAL FUNCTION  

Reporting to the AFA Senior Planning Manager, the AFA Planner is responsible for contributing to the profit and growth of the AFA (apparel, footwear, accessories) North America Wholesale subsidiary for both Oakley & Costa Del Mar brands. The core function entails working cross-functionally and collaboratively with internal/external teams to create production forecasts across a variety of products and business verticals. Plans purchases and manages inventory to achieve financial objectives and works closely with Sales Ops, Product/Merchandising, Sales, Logistics, and Corporate Planning. Through effective business management, metrics reporting, data analysis and results tracking, the Planner ensures Luxottica provides consistently excellent service to our customers.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop & maintain item level forecasts by reviewing historical sales data and market trends
• Manage OTB and meet financial targets/productivity metrics at the SKU level for performance, sales, and inventory
• Communicate excess, over-solds, and MOQ stock requirements to internal parties
• Monitors fulfillment activities and proactively manages exceptions for inventory shortages and delays
• Research backorder/out of stock issues and work with Supply Chain & Sales Ops to rectify
• Collaborate with local Sales and Merchandising teams to plan for new collections
• Prepare, report and present demand planning KPIs and work with cross-functional teams to improve performance
• Consolidate requirements for SMU (special make up) collections and align with various internal stakeholders on production schedule
• Develop new and manage established reports for open orders, pre-books, and excess
• Maximize profitability by working with the Product/Merchandising team on promotional and discounting plans
• Provide ad hoc analysis by request
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly analyses and reports as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 years of experience in a fast-paced planning role
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations management, math, computer science, or related field
• Proficiency in MS Excel (V-lookups, IF statements, pivot tables)
• Experience working on a legacy enterprise database system
• Robust quantitative approach to discussions
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Ability to think critically and communicate effectively through data
• Flexible with re-shuffling priorities and willing to take direction
• Ability to manage ambiguity and adapt to changing priorities with a willingness to learn and improve processes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years of experience in supply chain planning with exposure to inventory and demand planning
• Advanced functions in MS excel (including VBA) and proficiency in MS Access (SQL)
• Experience building forecast models and ability to articulate risks and opportunities to a wide audience
• Ability to build effective processes and structure through changing priorities

​Pay Range: 60,405.80  - 85,786.00 

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In 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.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 ( (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com. 

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. 

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