Senior Analyst- Planning

Requisition ID: 862808 
Position:Full-Time
 

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.

With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.

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. Greasing the wheels behind the scenes, our people in Operations are the backbone of our Company.

• GENERAL FUNCTION

  The Rx Demand Analyst will analyze Rx network demand and recommend methods to optimize production across EssilorLuxottica North America. This position is the linchpin of our Rx SOP process and is responsible for bridging the gap between strategic and tactical forecasts to allow us to better forecast our labs requirements.

  MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Works closely with Finance and Commercial teams to understand total network prescription lens demand evolution and forecast
  • Consolidates total network demand forecast as an output to assist in production plan allocation for each production lab based on capacity and capability.
  • Monitors demand trend weekly for accuracy and bias and attacks weak points with Finance & Commercial teams.
  • Supports project teams by generating practical solutions to complex business problems.
  • Continuously improves decision support systems and processes.
  • Manage total Rx volume consensus forecast and business unit level forecast and improve bias of existing process.
  • In charge of challenging the provided commercial forecast and confirming trends.
  • Communicate Demand evolution with both leadership and industrial planning teams.
  • Create and deliver written analysis in a variety of formats (reports, excel, email, PPT, including visualization of data and findings), formulating recommendations, and effectively presenting results to various teams within EssilorLuxottica.
  • Monitor incoming demand volumes, ensuring forecast accuracy and bias remain between strict thresholds.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to understand the business and to make appropriate recommendations on how to use forecasting analytics to help solve business needs.
  • Ensure a well maintained and robust continuous improvement environment that meets current and future business needs by identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Define and capture the metrics to measure the impact and success of these improvements.
  • Gather user requirements needed for new data/report evaluations to monitor production optimization and success.
  • Participate in the definition, evaluation, development, and deployment of new reports & reporting solutions.

  BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field; master’s degree or MBA a plus
  • Integrated business planning and/or Sales & Operations Planning experience.
  • Fully proficient in MS Office Suite – (Especially Excel)
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Business Intelligence experience in data collection, management, and metrics.
  • Outstanding verbal, written, and communication skills in both business and IT environments.
  • Knowledge of the optical industry a plus.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.