Manager- Planning

Requisition ID: 941681
Position: Full-Time

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.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

Oakley is part of EssilorLuxottica. Building on our legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, we manufacture and distribute high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories. Every day at Oakley is a chance to grow, go further and achieve more. ​

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!

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Planning Manager creates and analyzes the performance within their categories; plans OTB and manages inventory to achieve financial objectives of the department (sales mix, inventory turn, initial markup, AUR). Provides the analytical and process oriented skill set to complement the Cateogry Managers product/assortment knowledge and cooperatively manages the department, acts as the CFO of the team. The Planning Manager partners and indirectly leads a cross-functional peer group in the execution of the seasonal plan; establishing financial goals and outlining the expectations for the team.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares monthly financial forecasts and provides them to the Finance Department for profitability analysis each quarter.
• Projects inventory ownership based on forecasted sales, planned purchases and other adjustments and provides them to Finance Department for capital analysis and budgeting.
• Analyzes impact of retail price increases and overall department markup, average dollar sale and gross profit and provides to Product Management team to assist with pricing decisions and Financial Planning department for profitability analysis.
• Forecasts monthly department/classification sales based on seasonality, trends and TY/LY analysis.
• Provides key analysis/direction on vendor and collection forecast that results in assortment changes to Product Manager.
• Supplies upper management with analysis of key performance indicators within department/classifications.
• Controls corporate expenditures on inventory through open-to-buy management.
• Manages purchasing process for items being sourced from alternate suppliers.
• Evaluates inventory supply to support promotional events and communicates issues to marketing representatives/upper management.
• Adjusts style/SKU rates of sale appropriately to account for stock outs.
• Determines proper Distribution Center supply levels by product, consistent with vendor shipping history. Works with Product Management team to evaluate supply levels based on individual style performance/status.
• Evaluates and prioritizes weekly Distribution Center receipts.

BASIC (REQUIRED) QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years of work experience in a specialty retail buying office; either as a Merchandise Planner, Location Planner, Allocator, Buyer or Financial Planner
• Experience in a specialty retail buying office; either as a Merchandise Planner, Location Planner, Allocator, Buyer or Financial Planner
• Able to forecast at top-line or store level
  • Open To Buy
  • Markdowns (in both Cost & Retail)
  • Profit $
• Proficient computer skills: Excel – ability/aptitude to learn/create complex spreadsheets using advance formulas (V-lookups, IF statements; pivot tables; macros)
• Able to communicate financial plans and results from a merchandise perspective
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills - able to extract conclusions from available data
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Apparel Design / Planning, Business, Mathmatics / Computer Science
• Previously directly managed a team of at least 2 planners

Pay Range: $101,233.35 - $149,307.95

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. 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.

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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.