Manager Planning

Requisition ID: 880058 
Position: Full-Time 
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

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

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 LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Manager of Supply Chain Planning optimizes inventory investment to achieve service level goals. This role must collaborate cross functionally within the department and with internal customers. The role is responsible for working capital management of USD $10 million through maintaining a strong working relationship with sourcing, brand and finance stakeholders.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead/Coordinate cross functional activities with other managers within the organization
• Oversees product inventory of multiple facilities to support brands while maximizing working capital productivity and in-stock service level to meet consumers’ needs
• Evaluate performance at product group and SKU level, managing forecast/sales/replenishments factoring cannibalization, stock position and expansion plans
• Develop inventory plans to deliver strategic initiatives, support sales and maximize inventory turns
• Anticipate and mitigate potential risks to supply and maintain service level targets
• Improve forecasting accuracy through collaboration planning
• Manage the purchasing of new product introductions to ensure flow supports sales & marketing initiatives
• Perform semi-annual inventory obsolescence review
• Prepare COM (cost of merchandise) forecast and provide to Finance Department for profitability analysis
• Analyze impact of supplier cost changes, retail price increases and overall department makeup, average dollar sale and gross profit
• Align with sourcing, engineering and quality to finalize stage gate process for new products and determine purchase order quantities for new product launches
• Partner with sourcing and brands to support product strategy

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, supply chain management, or operations management
• 5 years’ experience in production, manufacturing planning, or supply chain
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain Planning and Inventory Management principles
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills – quickly extract conclusions from available data
• Knowledge of ERP Systems (Oracle, SAP), Planning Systems, Excel, MS office suite of products
• Finance and accounting principles - able to communicate financial plans and results from a product and merchandise perspective
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience in optical manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in data analysis tools like Power BI, Tableau & Business Objects

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.