Requisition ID: 901352
Store #: A00116 Inventory Planning - UNY5AV
Position: Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

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.

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 Sr. Demand Planner supports the growth & profitability of the North America Wholesale division by developing accurate demand forecasts at the customer, brand, & SKU levels. This role blends quantitative & qualitative analysis to guide supply planning & ensure high service levels. The planner collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Customer Service, Planning, & Supply Chain to drive inventory efficiency & aligned decision-making.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop & maintain demand plans at the customer, brand, & SKU levels for production & supply planning
• Analyze historical sales, trends, seasonality, & demand drivers to improve forecast accuracy
• Present forecasts & insights at customer & brand levels to support business decisions
• Monitor & report on KPIs across products & accounts
• Use statistical models & planning tools to generate accurate forecasts & reports
• Collaborate across teams (Sales, Marketing, Brand, Product, Sales Ops, GTM, Planning, Supply Chain, NPI, Finance) to review business at customer/channel/brand levels
• Develop & manage fill rate & forecast error metrics; share updates with internal/external stakeholders
• Run weekly order tracking reports & review backorder status; communicate recovery actions
• Coordinate with inventory locations to improve order fulfillment & supply efficiency
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support supply chain & business decisions
• Create leadership-ready presentations, reports, & communications with clear narratives
• Lead forecast meetings with internal teams or customers to align demand & business plans
• Balance supply requests with financial plans; make informed procurement & planning decisions
• Support & develop one indirect report; assess skills & contribute to training initiatives
• Co-lead training sessions for new & existing demand planners
• Identify best practices & support continuous improvement of tools & processes
• Understand replenishment vs. NPI performance & business implications
• Build end-to-end understanding of supply chain models to improve planning & communication

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, Economics, Supply Chain, or related field
• 5+ years in demand planning or related role
• Strong analytical & quantitative skills with proven ability to generate data-driven insights
• Advanced Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, IF statements) & PowerPoint skills
• Proficient in MS Office & SAP; experience with planning software
• Experience working with enterprise systems & multi-source data
• Ability to build & manipulate queries & access database reports
• Strong communication, collaboration, & influencing skills
• Proven decision-making ability in fast-paced environments
• Agile mindset & ability to learn complex data relationships quickly
• Knowledge of fashion sales cycles & seasonal buying patterns
• Experience leading meetings & engaging cross-functional teams

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in fashion & accessories industry
• Training, mentoring, or leadership background
• Understanding of order management cycles
• SAP AFS1 & DPM planning experience
• Familiarity with SAP Business Objects or similar BI/reporting tools
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools
• Exposure to automation tools (e.g., Power Automate)
• Programming skills (e.g., Python, Visual Basic, DAX)

Pay Range: 69,966.40 - 97,740.80

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.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, 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.