Key Retail Planning Specialist

1 month ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia EssilorLuxottica Full time

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. Our company brings together two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that addresses the world's evolving vision needs.

Our retail planning team is responsible for delivering an assortment and implementation of specialized support across our portfolio of brands executed in the ANZ region.

This includes leading local inventory-related analytics and interpretation, managing the replenishment approach, and providing local planning support on accessories and contact lenses across all banners.

As a member of our team, you will provide insight into supporting systems such as RPAS and SAP, propose business efficiency improvements, and perform investigations on cases of issues, serving as a key liaison with our Master Data teams both globally and locally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct store segmentation, including annual reviews, setting local market criteria, holding operations meetings, and addressing ad hoc requests.
  • Oversee the product lifecycle, including best practice clearance strategies for sales and outlets.
  • Deliver space optimization solutions, ensuring compliance with local rules, alignment with global store facings strategy, integrating new stores, and supporting VM principles.
  • Provide efficient inventory management including replenishment alignment and frequency and supporting franchise partner inventory management.
  • Actively participate in Roadshows and Training forums including Corporate/Franchisee Roadshows, Brand Immersions, and magazines contributions.
  • Ensure effective partnership feedback, adherence to contract and product obligations, host strategy insights, and pursue new partnership opportunities.
  • Accountable for Business Compliance including discount code compliance and store compliance.
  • Provide efficient logistics support, including stock location management, DC analysis, order/invoice management, proof of deliveries, and recall management.
  • Develop and maintain markdown process and timeline.
  • Partner with Store Operations Team to optimize store execution of price changes.
  • Project manages Product Tests in partnership with Global Retail team and Store Operations team.
  • Manage high profile Product Launches in alignment with marketing dates to ensure product is in-store and protect consumer experience.
  • Ensure all RPO's are executed in system and tracked for Audit purposes.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Retail, Finance, Marketing, or Store Operations
  • 3 years' work experience in Retail Planning, Buying, or Merchandising
  • Working knowledge of Planning, Buying, and Merchandising principles
  • Proficient computer skills - Excel, Merchandising, and Planning systems
  • Finance principles - able to communicate financial plans and results from a merchandise perspective
  • Analytical and mathematical skills - able to extract conclusions from available data
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience using SAP & Business Insights

Working at EssilorLuxottica:

A career with EssilorLuxottica will offer you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to develop your skills every day.

As a member of our team, you will enjoy:

  • A generous yearly product allowance for you to spend across our portfolio of brands
  • Wellness amenities including a reformer Pilates studio, yoga classes, personal training, and bike storage
  • Abundance of local cafes, a major shopping centre, and close to public transport facilities
  • Global volunteering opportunities through our OneSight Foundation
  • Wide range of career opportunities across the EssilorLuxottica network
  • Complimentary full-time concierge services offering an exclusive hotel-style experience
  • Options for a hybrid working environment


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