Business Planning Manager

EssilorLuxottica; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Planning Manager to lead strategic initiatives and optimize sales processes. This pivotal role involves analyzing sales data, forecasting trends, and collaborating with various departments to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in business administration, project management, and strategic thinking. This dynamic position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, where your contributions will drive growth and success. If you are a proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Competitive Bonus Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Business Administration or Project Management.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and forecast sales targets on a regular basis.
• Facilitate the annual budget process and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service Focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Business Objects

Job description

Requisition ID: 881798
Store #: A00013 Sales - NY 5th
Position: Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

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, and special projects and new business partnerships with accounts.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes and forecasts sales targets (volume + distribution) on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis for COT.
• Works with all concerned departments for designing, maintaining and monitoring reports and trackers needed for the COT, related to sales, orders, inventory.
• Designs sales tools to maximize sales force impact.
• Tracks and aligns with Finance on channel operating expenses compared to budget expectation on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
• Facilitates the annual budget process by planning and coordinating the sales directors and cross functional teams to ensure key deliverables and deadlines to VP, Finance are upheld.
• Maintains, analyzes and works with planning on monitoring the COT demand according to sales trends.
• Works with sales ops, warehouse and inventory planning (internally and across subsidiaries) to research and implement channel specific supply chain requirements and streamlining opportunities.
• Works with department head to create account specific proposals and project planning based upon terms and expectations being negotiated. Works with internal resources (management, legal, finance) to evaluate the potential profitability of each project.
• Once executed, monitors performance and profitability on an individual project basis.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree – Business Administration
• 5+ years’ experience in Business Administration, Project management and/or strategy management/consulting
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, yet deliver strong execution
• Project management and organizational skills
• Ability to quickly identify areas of opportunity, research creative solutions and implement new processes to address
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Self-starter with strong initiative and sense of urgency – ability to work within the high expectation of the company, team, clients and license partners
• Ability to solve various types of problems that may involve multiple departments within the company
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Familiarity with SAP, Business Objects
• Strong customer service focus and interpersonal skills

Pay Range: 120,098.00 -177,903.20

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 [e-mail].

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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