Distribution Center Planner -2

EssilorLuxottica, a fully integrated player, is 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 a worldwide presence across all stages of the value chain, EssilorLuxottica has over 180,000 employees committed to providing vision care and eyewear products that meet the individual needs and aspirations of each consumer. Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products that have been rigorously tested to meet internationally recognized standards, from the simplest pair of glasses to the most sophisticated custom-made lenses and branded eyewear.

By investing heavily in R&D for cutting edge lens and frame technology, as well as reimagining the design, form and function of eyewear, EssilorLuxottica constantly sets new industry standards for vision care and eyewear and the consumer experience around it. Beyond the products we make, our company and our people are deeply committed to elevating the importance of vision as both a basic human right and a key lever for global development.

For more information, please visit www.essilorluxottica.com

Position:  Distribution Center Planner

Location: Ladkrabang

Nice to know

You will be part of the Asia Distribution team located in Bangkok, reporting to the Planning team.The mission of this position is to manage customer demand in alignment with plant capacity through different production strategy in order that inventory level is optimized.

Your day in the Asia Distribution team

Inventory control

• Control planned inventory versus targets.
• Compute safety stock and distribution keys for lens
• Monitor, control and improve inventory balancing to minimize obsolescence
• Compute quarterly provision for lens, molds/insert
• Assign product strategy in alignment with plant capacity

Demand management

• Analyze purchase forecast, and anticipate capacity shortage as well as possible service issues
• Review and challenge master plan
• Coordinate with new product/new flow management team, to ensure products are available in time of requirement

IT systems

• Participate in system projects, and take the roles of operational system key user

Your success in this position will be measured with the following KPI’s:

Supply chain excellence:

• service rate
• zero back-order month than 2 weeks
• lens inventory coverage
• repacking reduction
• indirect flow
• balance inventory

Develop human capital:

• BBS participation

All employees shall comply with company procedure and policies, as well as cooperate with audit activities such as TLS, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, sustainability, etc.

Must have

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or any related field 
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Planning / Customer service
• Strong analytical skills 
• Agility to work in a multicultural fast paced environment
• Good understanding of EL organizations, processes & supply chain 
• Proficient with MS office program (especially MS Excel, MS Powerpoint etc.) 
• Good written and spoken English