About the Role
EssilorLuxottica is seeking an Assortment and Implementation Manager (Planning) to lead all planning-related activities across our ANZ retail banners. This role will focus on driving excellence in inventory management, replenishment strategy, and product lifecycle planning for accessories, glasses, lenses and apparel.
Responsibilities
- Oversee store segmentation and annual reviews, setting local market criteria.
- Lead product lifecycle planning including clearance and outlet strategy.
- Manage high profile Product Launches in alignment with marketing dates to ensure product is in-store to ensure optimal consumer experience.
- Deliver space optimisation solutions and ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Drive efficient inventory management across corporate and franchise networks.
- Manage product lifecycle activities including obsolete stock and recall programs.
- Business reporting management including continual provision of reporting in support of local market and global alignment on reporting needs.
- Project manage and manage price change execution and markdowns in collaboration with the Global Pricing team, IT team and Store Operations team.
- Deliver timely business reporting and ad-hoc analysis to uncover insights and opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with showroom models and partner with logistics to drive continuous improvement.
- Lead and develop a team through clear direction, collaboration, and recognition.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and alignment with EssilorLuxottica’s values.
Requirements
- 7+ years’ work experience in retail planning or merchandising.
- Strong analytical, financial, and project management skills.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively across global and local teams.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- SAP
- Power BI
- Business Insights
Location
- North Sydney
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 7+ years
Benefits
- Generous yearly $1,500 product allowance
- Family & Friends discounts of up to 50% off
- Up to 50% off Oakley eyewear and apparel
- Wellness amenities including reformer a Pilates studio, Yoga classes, Personal training and Bike storage.
- Abundance of local cafes, a major shopping centre and close to public transport facilities
- Volunteering with our charity partner OneSight, including volunteer leave and iChampion ambassador opportunities.
- Wide range of career opportunities across the EssilorLuxottica network
- Complimentary full-time concierge services
About the Company
- EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses.
- We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs.
- We craft exclusive eyewear brands Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as Tiffany & Co, Burberry, and CHANEL whilst our cutting-edge lenses Varilux and Transitions lead the industry in innovation.
- In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank.
- Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more.
Equal Opportunity
- As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.
- We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered.
- We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.
- We value flexibility and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.
- We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.
