Business Planning Manager

Luxottica; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Planning Manager to drive growth and optimize processes within the eyewear sector. This role involves analyzing sales data, collaborating with various departments to enhance operational efficiency, and leading special projects that foster new business partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a global community dedicated to transforming the eyewear industry and enjoy a dynamic work environment with numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health Care

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Business Administration or Project Management.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and forecast sales targets on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with departments to design and monitor reports.

Skills

Business Administration

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Business Objects

Job description

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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.

With a unique global network of commercial subsidiaries and independent distributors across major markets, our customers are offered a strong portfolio of the most popular lens, frames, instruments and equipment brands that can serve every sector of the market. The Professional Solutions team works with our customers one-on-one, developing professional relationships based on trust and care.

Requisition ID:886121
Store #:E01222 Selling - Sales Ops DAL-C
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information

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 Business Planning Manager plans, implements, and monitors the internal service structure and key processes based upon future growth expectations, reporting system, and program tracking, including sales tools designing, scheduled sales forecasting, and budget planning. Also responsible for special projects and new business partnerships with accounts.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze and forecast sales targets (volume + distribution) on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis for COT.
• Work with all concerned departments to design, maintain, and monitor reports and trackers needed for the COT, related to sales, orders, inventory.
• Design sales tools to maximize sales force impact.
• Track and align with Finance on channel operating expenses compared to budget expectations on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
• Facilitate the annual budget process by planning and coordinating with sales directors and cross-functional teams to ensure key deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Maintain, analyze, and work with planning to monitor the COT demand according to sales trends.
• Collaborate with sales ops, warehouse, and inventory planning to research and implement channel-specific supply chain requirements and streamline opportunities.
• Work with department heads to create account-specific proposals and project planning based on negotiated terms and expectations, evaluating profitability with internal resources.
• Monitor performance and profitability on an individual project basis once executed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
• 5+ years’ experience in Business Administration, Project Management, and/or Strategy Management/Consulting
• Ability to think strategically and deliver strong execution
• Project management and organizational skills
• Ability to identify opportunities, research solutions, and implement new processes
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Self-starter with initiative and sense of urgency
• Problem-solving skills involving multiple departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiarity with SAP and Business Objects
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills

Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off, employee discounts, and possibly bonuses or commissions. We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process upon request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.