Merchandise Planner

Company description:

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. Formed in 2018 by the combination of Essilor and Luxottica, our Company combines two centuries of innovation and human endeavour to elevate vision care and the consumer experience around it. We are home to the most loved and widely-recognized vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Our proprietary eyewear brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. Our advanced lens technologies include Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions. We offer superior shopping and patient experiences with a network of 18,000 stores including world-class retail brands like Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and GrandVision.

Every day, EssilorLuxottica's 180,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more. In 2021, the Company's milestones included a collaboration with Meta to launch Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses; the acquisition of GrandVision bringing 39,000 new employees into our family; expansion of our International Employee Shareholding community, and the launch of Eyes on the Planet, our strategic approach to sustainability.

In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: Sunglass Hut, OPSM, Ray-ban and Laubman & Pank.

Job description:

We are looking for a Merchandise Planner to oversee inventory planning, product performance, and lifecycle management across our eyewear categories and our incredible retail brands - Sunglass Hut, Oakley, Ray Ban, OPSM, Laubman & Pank and EyeQ.

This role ensures the right optical frames, sunglasses, lenses, and accessories are available at the right time and in the right locations. As a centralised company you will work alongside global teams to create strategies to optimise service levels, drive inventory efficiency and reduce obsolescence.

You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Visual Merchandising and Product depts to drive best in class execution.

Please note this is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract with the potential to go permanent for the right candidate.

Your responsibilities

• Analyse sales, trends, and customer demand to forecast product performance.
• Develop seasonal and annual merchandise plans by category, brand, and location.
• Work with our global Head Office in Milan on the full product lifecycle — from initial launch to replenishment, markdown, and end-of-life decisions.
• Monitor inventory levels and make recommendations on reorders, promotions, and clearance strategies.
• Partner with marketing and visual teams to support launches and in-store campaigns.
• Manage open-to-buy budgets, ensuring alignment with sales and margin targets.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of core, seasonal, and exclusive collections.
• Ensure optimal stock availability across stores and channels (retail and e-commerce).
• Provide actionable insights based on data analysis and market trends.

Your experience

• 3+ years of retail merchandise planning experience
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and retail sales strategies.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning tools (e.g.SAP) is a plus
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• Commercial awareness and a passion for retail trends
• Enjoys the balance of working autonomously and collaborating with a team

Working at EssilorLuxottica

A career with EssilorLuxottica will offer you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to develop your skills every day. Working at our head-office located in North Sydney, you will enjoy:

• Hybrid working arrangements - 3 days in the office and 2 working from home
• Modern, luxurious office with iconic Sydney harbour views
• Wellness amenities including reformer a Pilates studio, Yoga classes, Personal training, Bike storage and End of trip facilities.
• Abundance of local cafes, a major shopping centre and close to public transport facilities like Victoria Cross metro station
• 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

To be considered for this opportunity, please click apply and send your cover letter and resume today.

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.