VP Supply Chain Planning and Inventory Management (New York, NY, US, 10018) bei EssilorLuxottica

Requisition ID: 898573 
Store #: A00116 Inventory Planning - UNY5AV 
Position: Full-Time 
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

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.

With a unique global network of commercial subsidiaries and independent distributors across major markets, our customers are offered a strong portfolio of the most popular lens, frames, instruments and equipment brands that can serve every sector of the market. The Professional Solutions team works with our customers one-on-one, developing professional relationships based on trust and care.

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!

General Function

The VP, Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Management leads demand forecasting, inventory optimization & supply alignment for the NA Professional Solutions Frame Business. This executive ensures that market demand, product availability & operational readiness are seamlessly integrated to support business growth, profitability & customer satisfaction.

This leader establishes best-in-class planning practices that balance service levels, efficiency & speed-to-market across diverse product assortments. The role requires strategic foresight, operational precision & alignment of global supply capabilities with regional needs.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Inventory & Demand Planning

• Direct the demand planning & inventory strategy, ensuring product selection & timing align with demand & margin goals
• Integrate market intelligence, historical data & business inputs into robust forecasting models that inform purchasing, investment & capacity decisions
• Implement inventory optimization strategies that balance service levels, capital efficiency & lifecycle management across product categories & seasonal lines
• Manage inventory risk through improved visibility, scenario modeling & contingency planning across global supply networks

Process Optimization & Project Management

• Establish KPIs, analytics, & governance frameworks to elevate decision-making, forecast accuracy & operational transparency
• Lead automation & modernization of planning & reporting processes through advanced tools (SAP, Excel macros & BI platforms)
• Identify systemic inefficiencies & lead business-wide initiatives to standardize & improve planning processes across functions
• Drive project management initiatives to optimize end-to-end planning & inventory operations, ensuring alignment with company objectives & contrasting stakeholder priorities

Organizational Design & Talent Leadership

• Optimize organizational planning structure to ensure clarity, accountability & specialization
• Build a high-performance culture focused on agility, ownership & collaboration
• Develop & retain top planning talent; fostering skill development, career progression & knowledge-sharing across the team

Global Integration & Market Readiness

• Act as the strategic interface between the NA market & global HQ for product launches, demand signals & operational readiness
• Adapt global planning tools, methodologies & frameworks to meet the pace & complexity of the NA market
• Ensure alignment across global & regional distribution centers for optimal inventory positioning & time-to-market

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics or a related field
• 12+ years of leadership experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting or end-to-end supply chain within wholesale, retail or consumer goods
• 8+ years leading cross-functional & geographically distributed teams, with a strong record of building high-performing teams
• Expertise in ERP platforms, demand planning tools, advanced Excel & BI/data automation platforms
• Exceptional analytical acumen with the ability to synthesize data into actionable business insights
• Proven ability to navigate & influence global relationships with HQ, supply chain partners & cross-regional stakeholders
• Superior communication, stakeholder engagement & organizational change leadership skills across all levels of the business

Pay Range: 241,780.40  - 392,930.00 

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.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [email protected].

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.