Assortment and Implementation Specialist

Date: Apr 2, 2026

Brand: EssilorLuxottica

Location:

North Sydney, 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.

Join our ANZ team in a high-impact role where you’ll bring global strategy to life at a local level. As a key member of the planning function, you’ll drive product performance across our retail network - optimising inventory, supporting product launches, and delivering data-led insights that enhance the in-store experience.

Working cross-functionally with Retail, Operations and Global teams, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the right product is in the right place at the right time, while continuously improving processes and performance.

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering results through collaboration, analysis and execution.

Please note this is a 12 Month FTC.

Your Responsibilities

Analyse sales performance, trends, and product performance to identify risks and opportunities
Monitor and manage the product lifecycle, including promotions, markdowns, and exit strategies
Project manage and execute price changes and markdowns in collaboration with Global Pricing, IT, and Store Operations teams
Lead end-to-end product launches, ensuring alignment with marketing timelines and seamless in-store execution
Deliver space optimisation initiatives, ensuring compliance with local regulations, alignment to global store facing strategies, and adherence to VM principles across new and existing stores
Support supply chain and logistics processes, including stock management, order tracking, and distribution analysis

About You

3–5 years’ experience in merchandise planning, preferably within a fast-paced retail environment
Strong financial acumen, with the ability to interpret and communicate financial plans and performance from a category and merchandising perspective
Advanced Excel skills and experience with planning systems (e.g. SAP, BI tools)
Commercial mindset with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Working at EssilorLuxottica

A career with EssilorLuxottica will offer you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to develop your skills every day. Working at our head-office located in North Sydney, you will enjoy

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, Laubman & Pank and EyeQ
Up to 50% off Oakley eyewear and apparel throughout the year.
Wellness amenities including reformer a Pilates studio, Yoga classes, Personal training and Bike storage.
Abundance of local cafes, a major shopping centre and close to public transport facilities
Volunteering with our charity partner OneSight, including volunteer leave and iChampion ambassador opportunities.
Wide range of career opportunities across the EssilorLuxottica network
Complimentary full-time concierge services offering an exclusive hotel-style experience!
Options for a hybrid working environment

Next StepsTo 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.