Assortment Planner

Job Description

Job Description

30 years ago, Dr. Barnes founded Eyemart Express to deliver everything a patient needs. It started with one friendly shop in Appleton, WI, and has since expanded to over 245 stores in 42 states. Today, Eyemart Express is celebrated for promptly delivering quality eyewear at great prices while maintaining great relationships with optometrists and local communities. We’re not like everyone else—with local labs in stores, eye exams, and same-day delivery on glasses—our customers never miss a moment. Now, you can join one of the nation’s top optical retailers and improve lives by helping people see better.

The Assortment Planner supports the development, execution, and maintenance of frame assortments across Eyemart Express retail locations. This role analyzes sales trends, inventory performance, and merchandising effectiveness to recommend store assortments and support strategic merchandising initiatives. The role partners closely with Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, and Store Operations teams to ensure stores are stocked with the right products, presented consistently, and positioned to drive sales performance.

Responsibilities:

Assortment Planning & Analysis

• Analyze frame sales, inventory trends, and product performance at the store and cluster level.
• Develop and maintain store assortment plans based on sales trends, inventory needs, and product updates.
• Recommend assortment changes and collaborate with the merchandising team to gain alignment on assortment strategies.
• Support store clustering initiatives through data analysis and product recommendations.
• Provide inventory analysis and recommendations to improve stock balance and inventory turns.

Merchandising Execution

• Support the implementation and maintenance of visual merchandising standards across all retail locations.
• Communicate assortment and merchandising updates through One Door.
• Organize and manage merchandising campaigns and communications.
• Assist with plan-o-gram development and execution for new stores, relocations, and remodels.
• Conduct and review merchandising photo audits to ensure compliance with merchandising standards.

Inventory & Product Management

• Maintain inventory of retail graphics, signage, acrylics, and merchandising materials.
• Respond to store requests related to signage, merchandising needs, and product support.
• Participate in vendor reviews to stay informed on frame trends and collection performance.
• Support quarterly reviews of non-model frame inventory and identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement product and assortment changes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare reports, analysis, and recommendations to support merchandising decisions.
• Complete special projects and related assignments as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience with data entry and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

What You'll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• A collaborative approach to working across multiple departments.
• Passion for retail, merchandising, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Benefits:

• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

At Eyemart Express, we are dedicated to excellence in everything we do. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to be as flexible as possible with scheduling needs to ensure our team members can achieve harmony between work and personal life.

If you're ready to join a company that values excellence, invests in your future, and respects your need for balance, submit your resume today! Eyemart Express is where your career takes off.

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work from Home (WFH)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFH), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.