Supply Chain Manager

pWe are strongEssilorLuxottica,/strong a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands strongRay-Ban, Oakley/strong, strongOliver Peoples, Persol, Costa/strong and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as strongTiffany amp; Co, Burberry/strong, and strongCHANEL/strong whilst our cutting-edge lenses strongVarilux /strongand strongTransitions/strong lead the industry in innovation. In strongAustralia /strongandstrong New Zealand,/strong we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: strongSunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban /strongand strongLaubman amp; Pank. /strongEvery day, EssilorLuxottica’s em190,000 employees in 150 countries /emwork towards a common mission to help people emsee more and be more./em /pdivp /ppWe are seeking a highly organised and commercially minded Supply Chain Manager to join Optimed, the Instruments division of Essilor. This division manages a diverse product portfolio ranging from eyecare consumables through to high-value medical equipment./p/divdivpThis pivotal role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end inventory management, ensuring optimal stock availability to meet customer demand while minimising excess, obsolete stock, and associated costs. You will play a critical role in driving forecasting accuracy, operational efficiency, and supply chain performance./p/divdivp /ppstrongAbout the Role/strong/p/divdivpReporting into the business leadership team, you will take ownership of demand planning and inventory control across multiple locations. You will ensure alignment between sales forecasts, supplier planning, and stock management, while maintaining system accuracy and supporting business growth./p/divdivp /ppstrongYour Responsibilities/strong/pulliMaintain accurate inventory through regular counts, promptly resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper stock rotation and storage practices./liliMonitor stock movements, coordinate replenishment, maintain optimal safety stock levels, and manage slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory../liliMonitor stock movements including receipts, transfers, and dispatch while coordinating replenishment with procurement and warehouse teams, maintaining optimal safety stock levels, and managing slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory./liliLead demand planning to deliver accurate supplier forecasts, align purchasing plans with lead times and optimal freight methods, and support business decisions through data-driven insights./liliMaintain accurate inventory data within ERP/CRM systems, produce reports on stock levels, turnover and variances, and analyse trends to improve forecasting and inventory performance./liliIdentify inefficiencies and implement improvements, develop and enforce inventory control policies and procedures, and support system enhancements and automation initiatives./liliWork collaboratively across teams to support order fulfilment, maintain product availability, and effectively communicate risks and opportunities to stakeholder./liliWork collaboratively with Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and Sales to support order fulfilment, ensure product availability, and communicate risks and opportunities to Stakeholders./li/ul/divdivp /ppstrongAbout You/strong/p/divdivpYou are a proactive and detail-oriented supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working cross-functionally./p/divdivp /ppstrongYou will bring:/strong/p/divulliProven experience in strongdemand planning and/or inventory control./strong/liliEnd-to-end supply chain understanding (forecasting, purchasing, stock control)./liliStrong knowledge of warehouse inventory practices./liliExperience with strongERP systems and inventory management tools./strong/liliAdvanced strongExcel and data analysis skills./strong/liliExposure to strongbatch/lot tracking and expiry management/strong (desirable)/liliExcellent organisational and time management skills/liliStrong communication and stakeholder engagement capability/liliAbility to manage competing priorities and drive outcomes/li/uldivp /ppstrongWorking at Optimed, part of EssilorLuxottica/strong/pul style=list-style-type:discliGenerous yearly strong$1,500 product allowance /strongandstrong Family amp; Friends discounts of up to 50% off/strong to splurge across all our brands – strongOPSM, Sunglass Hut, Oakley, Ray-Ban and Laubman amp; Pank/strong/lilistrongUp to 50% off Oakley/strong eyewear and apparel throughout the year./liliLocal and global strongvolunteering opportunities/strong through our charity partner OneSight, including OneSight volunteer leave and the ability to become a global ambassador/li/ulp /ppstrongNext Steps/strong/ppTo be considered for this opportunity, please click apply and send your resume today./ppem*Please note, due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your interest in EssilorLuxottica*/em/p/divpAs an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do./ppWe care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage./ppWe value flexibility and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing./ppWe work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, were all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other./p