Senior Planner

Requisition ID: 952043
Store # : O00558 Retail Ops - FIELD
Position: Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

Oliver Peoples was founded in 1987 with the opening of its first boutique and subsequent launch of the original collection. From the beginning, Oliver Peoples had a passion for superior product, a distinctive culture rooted in California, and an obsession with service. These core values have remained at the foundation of the brand and endure today.

We strived to be the most prestigious and culturally distinctive eyewear company in the world. Committed to excellence in service; our stylists and opticians assist customers in selecting that perfect frame.

Oliver Peoples is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. 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. Planner for Luxury House Brands is responsible for the planning, execution, and operational management of product assortments across multiple retail brands. This role serves as a critical liaison between Planning, Merchandising, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, E-Commerce, and Product Development teams to ensure accurate product setup, inventory flow, assortment execution, and successful product launches.

The position is responsible for assortment planning, inventory management, product master data governance, new product introductions, pricing execution, store openings, recalls, and special projects. The role leverages analytics and business insights to drive product availability, inventory productivity, and assortment performance while ensuring accurate execution across key product and retail initiatives. Success is measured through business performance, inventory health and operational excellence.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage assortment planning, forecasting, and product execution activities across new and existing collections to support sales performance and operational efficiency.

- Develop performance reporting and business analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide recommendations related to product launches, seasonal transitions, promotions, and assortment updates.

- Monitor inventory health, sell-through performance, and key planning metrics to optimize replenishment, allocation, and fulfillment actions

- Provide product knowledge resources, assortment guidance, and store operational support to field teams as well as support physical inventory processes and initiatives. Support store openings, remodels, and special initiatives through inventory readiness, launch coordination, training resources, and field communications.

- Develop and maintain assortment matrices, demand forecasts, and inventory plans by store, market, and channel to improve product availability and business performance.

- Collaborate with peers and cross-functional partners, including Merchandising, Planning, Retail Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, E-Commerce, Product Development, and Training, to execute business priorities and resolve planning-related issues.

- Maintain product master data, including article creation, product hierarchy, class assignments, assortment attributes, and PLM status updates. Create and maintain lens packages, pricing structures, product configurations, and assortment setups for all supported brands.

- Communicate assortment updates, product changes, launch timelines, and business impacts to cross-functional partners and field teams to ensure alignment and execution readiness.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of experience in assortment planning, merchandise planning, inventory management, retail operations, or product execution.

- Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.

- Advanced Excel proficiency and experience working with large datasets.

- Experience in retail, luxury retail, fashion, eyewear, apparel, or consumer goods.

- Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Business Admin, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.

- Experience with merchandise planning, product lifecycle management, and assortment tools.

- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives.

Pay Range: 78,346.82 - 109,938.08

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.