Manager Business Planning

Requisition ID: 880039 
Store #: V00007 Sales Mgmt Team - W Hollywood 
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

Oliver Peoples was founded in 1987 with the opening of its first boutique and subsequent launch of the original collection. From the beginning, Oliver Peoples had a passion for superior product, a distinctive culture rooted in California, and an obsession with service. These core values have remained at the foundation of the brand and endure today.

We strived to be the most prestigious and culturally distinctive eyewear company in the world. Committed to excellence in service; our stylists and opticians assist customers in selecting that perfect frame.

Oliver Peoples is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. 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 Manager, Business Planning will be responsible for driving strategic business planning and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. In collaboration with cross functional partners, this person will seek opportunities to ensure business growth and stability to drive incremental growth and volume to the brand.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintaining models for internal and external customers and products 
• Analyze, and validate forecast data; develop new approaches to forecasting to preserve stock levels and manage backorder
• Align customer demand with production and inventory strategies 
• Ensure the demand plan is cost effective and meets customer needs 
• Provide visibility on product performance to the management team 
• Execute tactical components of monthly demand planning
• Manage the supply change request process
• Coordinate with commercial management to develop product life cycle
• Support project teams to ensure project success 
• Collaborate with brand and business teams on cross channel distribution strategy
• Analyze market and competitor trends and identify new opportunities for business growth.
• Identify insights, challenges, and opportunities on the brand cross-channel; leading ideation and brainstorming sessions.
• Partner with Marketing Team to develop marketing programs and global promotions to improve brand recognition.
• Partner with LHB Retail team to help drive retail store expansion with the Milan Corporate retail team to assist in identifying key markets to new retail is not represented.
• Other responsibilities as required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Data Sciences or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business planning, brand management, or data analytics. Luxury experience is a plus
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities for complex issues
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• High level of business acumen and understanding of market dynamics

​Pay Range: 115,093.92  - 170,490.57 

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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