Manager- Planning (Assortment Execution)

EssilorLuxottica; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in the eyewear industry as a Manager of Assortment Execution. In this dynamic role, you will partner with various teams to develop and execute strategies that enhance sales and customer satisfaction. You'll leverage your expertise in retail planning and merchandising to influence product assortment and drive profitability. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your insights will shape the future of eyewear. Be part of a passionate team dedicated to transforming the eyewear and eyecare industry while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health Care

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail planning, buying, or merchandising.
• Proficient in Excel and SAP for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to execute merchandising strategies.
• Analyze market trends and provide insights for product assortment.
• Manage product communications with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Retail Planning

Buying

Merchandising

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Manager- Planning (Assortment Execution)

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 Manager 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 execute the merchandising strategies that maximize sales, margin, inventory turnover and customer satisfaction while continuing to optimize incorporating local market insights and feedback.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with cross-functional teams to collaborate and execute a comprehensive strategy that aligns future financial and product opportunities
• Influences - with market and customer insights - the merchandising strategy development to support the needs of retail ideally with the inline product assortment
• With effectiveness and speed, serve as the subject matter expert providing insights and analysis with local business stakeholders and global partners.
• Project manage Product communications for brand field organization in collaboration with Global Retail team and Store Operations team
• Collaborate across all levels of the organization and across all functions including Operations, Merchandising, Training, Marketing and Communications

Store Management:

• Support Store Segmentation Annual store review and brand / facing strategy
• Effective application of Product knowledge including Product attribute need identification, Local market trends, and hero brands
• Develop product knowledge and trends material on new collections arriving in-store to be shared with brand partners + field teams
• Actively attaining local Insights including Market activity and assortment, store, pricing, and feedback
• Ability to support local market and brand initiatives with strong level of analysis and insights to global partners
• Manage coordination of product and planning activities cross functionally

Analytical/admin:

• Model the way/behavior that you expect from others through clear guiding principles
• Foster collaboration and trust through enabling others
• Model the EssilorLuxottica Characteristics; Passionate, Entrepreneurial, Imaginative, Simple & Fast
• Create a culture of recognition and celebration of others contributions
• Lead/coordinate cross functional activities with other managers within the organization
• Develop direct reports and build strong succession plans

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years' work experience in retail planning, buying, or merchandising
• Self-starter who is able to work in ambiguity using sound judgment and critical thinking/strategic skills to provide innovative solutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence/negotiate
• Travel required visiting existing stores, new store openings, and cross-functioning offices
• Proficient/advanced computer skills (Excel, SAP, merchandising and planning systems)
• Excel in a highly matrixed organization

Pay Range: 102,340.00-149,630.00

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 [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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