Supply Chain Manager

Date: May 15, 2026

Brand: EssilorLuxottica

Location:

Kemps Creek, AU

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as Tiffany & Co, Burberry, and CHANEL whilst our cutting-edge lenses Varilux and Transitions lead the industry in innovation. In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank. Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more.

We are seeking a highly organised and commercially minded Supply Chain Manager to join Optimed, the Instruments division of Essilor. This division manages a diverse product portfolio ranging from eyecare consumables through to high-value medical equipment.

This pivotal role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end inventory management, ensuring optimal stock availability to meet customer demand while minimising excess, obsolete stock, and associated costs. You will play a critical role in driving forecasting accuracy, operational efficiency, and supply chain performance.

About the Role

Reporting into the business leadership team, you will take ownership of demand planning and inventory control across multiple locations. You will ensure alignment between sales forecasts, supplier planning, and stock management, while maintaining system accuracy and supporting business growth.

Your Responsibilities

Maintain accurate inventory through regular counts, promptly resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper stock rotation and storage practices.
Monitor stock movements, coordinate replenishment, maintain optimal safety stock levels, and manage slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory..
Monitor stock movements including receipts, transfers, and dispatch while coordinating replenishment with procurement and warehouse teams, maintaining optimal safety stock levels, and managing slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory.
Lead demand planning to deliver accurate supplier forecasts, align purchasing plans with lead times and optimal freight methods, and support business decisions through data-driven insights.
Maintain accurate inventory data within ERP/CRM systems, produce reports on stock levels, turnover and variances, and analyse trends to improve forecasting and inventory performance.
Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements, develop and enforce inventory control policies and procedures, and support system enhancements and automation initiatives.
Work collaboratively across teams to support order fulfilment, maintain product availability, and effectively communicate risks and opportunities to stakeholder.
Work collaboratively with Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and Sales to support order fulfilment, ensure product availability, and communicate risks and opportunities to Stakeholders.

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working cross-functionally.

You will bring:

Proven experience in demand planning and/or inventory control.
End-to-end supply chain understanding (forecasting, purchasing, stock control).
Strong knowledge of warehouse inventory practices.
Experience with ERP systems and inventory management tools.
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
Exposure to batch/lot tracking and expiry management (desirable)
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capability
Ability to manage competing priorities and drive outcomes

Working at Optimed, part of EssilorLuxottica

Generous yearly $1,500 product allowance and Family & Friends discounts of up to 50% off to splurge across all our brands – OPSM, Sunglass Hut, Oakley, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank
Up to 50% off Oakley eyewear and apparel throughout the year.
Local and global volunteering opportunities through our charity partner OneSight, including OneSight volunteer leave and the ability to become a global ambassador

Next Steps

To be considered for this opportunity, please click apply and send your resume today.

*Please note, due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your interest in EssilorLuxottica*

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.

We value flexibility and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.

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