Director- Planning (Assortment Execution)

Requisition ID: 887460 
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 portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

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 Director of Assortment Execution partners with Central Merchandising and Group Store Planning teams to adapt strategy and deliver product plans to maximize sales and profit. They optimize inventory investment to achieve service level goals, drives execution of merchandising strategies that maximize sales, margin, inventory turnover and customer satisfaction while leading their team to achieve maximum results.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead local team and collaborate across all levels and functions of the organization including Operations, Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail Planning, Training, Marketing and Communications to communicate and execute a comprehensive product, planning, and inventory strategy
• Implement global strategies at local level
• Serve as the subject matter expert providing insights and analysis with local business stakeholders and global partners.
• Ability to support local market and brand initiatives with strong level of analysis and insights to global partners
• Support Store Segmentation Annual store review, hold operations meetings and respond to Ad hoc requests
• Effective application of Product knowledge including Product attribute need identification, Local market trends, and hero brands
• Actively attain local Insights including Market activity and assortment, store, pricing, and feedback.
• Lead team to support the “last mile” product planning with Distribution, After Sales Center, and Location planning
• Project manage the execution of the reverse logistics (Recall / RTV) process and timeline in collaboration with the Global Retail and Store Operations teams to support open to buy strategies
• Collaborate with Store Operations, Location Planning, Distribution Center to manage assortment execution for store remodels, openings, and closings
• Develop and maintain supply chain execution process documentation driving continuous process improvement
• Receive store inventory concerns from field leaders, identify themes and share with global team
• Provide qualitative feedback on Product tests
• Develop direct reports and build strong succession plans
• Support 3rd party planning and product procurement for retail banners

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years’ work experience in retail planning, buying or merchandising
• Self-starter with the ability to lead big initiatives and collaborate across functional teams while balancing multiple projects simultaneously to meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work in ambiguity using sound judgment and critical thinking skills to provide innovative solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence/negotiate
• Travel required visiting existing and new stores opening
• Excel, SAP, merchandising and planning systems

​Pay Range: 168,219.00  - 224,157.00 

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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