Sr Manager Business Planning
ConfidentialRequisition I D : 951061 Store #: A00158 KA 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! JOB DESCRIPTION GENERAL FUNCTION The Sr. Manager of Business Planning is responsible for planning, budgeting, and forecasting sales for the North America Key Account Optical Channels, making up over $1 billion of business. The Sr. Manager of Business Planning is critical in partnering with the SVP in implementing the strategy of the COT by making recommendations based on sales analytics and leveraging resources available. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Delivers growth objectives by using sales analytics to help the Sales team in building business plans that meet financial goals of the channel. Coordinates with the Key Accounts Business Planner on the team in analyzing and forecasting sales targets (volume + distribution) on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis for the COT. Tracks and aligns with Finance on sales forecast, P&L, and cost of sales compared to budget expectation on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis. Plans sales territory realignment through analysis of sales projections, saturation and market potential. Monitors brand sales trends and customer segmentation strategies across the Key Account Optical Channel and provides ad-hoc demand analytics to support key initiatives. Plays an active role in the annual budget process by planning and coordinating with sales leadership team and cross functional teams to ensure key deliverables and deadlines to SVP, Finance are upheld. Partners closely with internal departments in designing, maintaining and monitoring reports and trackers needed for the COT, related to sales, orders, and inventory. Designs sales tools to maximize Sales KPIs. Collaborates closely with Supply Chain with monitoring the COT demand and actual sales. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree – Business Administration 7+ years’ experience in Business Administration, Project management and/or strategy management/consulting CPG, department store related wholesale sales, retail sales, merchandising or related experience Demonstrated ability to think strategically, yet deliver strong execution Extensive business partnering and influencing skills Ability to quickly identify areas of opportunity, research creative solutions and implement new processes to address Strong communication and presentation skills Has a strong sense of urgency – ability to work within the high expectation of the company, team, and clients Ability to solve various types of problems that may involve multiple departments within the Company Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook Familiarity with a legacy database system, such as …