Manager - Slotting & Inventory Control

EssilorLuxottica Group•Groveport, OH

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for leading Inventory Control and Slotting operations across assigned Distribution Centers within the North America Logistics network, based at the Columbus Distribution Campus. Ensures inventory accuracy, compliance with corporate policies, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement through effective reporting, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. They offer stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products and iconic brands. Their business model and pursuit of operational excellence ensure consumers have access to products through a global supply chain managed with cutting-edge technology. They are a community of over 200,000 dedicated employees driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering)
5+ years experience in Inventory Control & Slotting
3+ years experience working with a DC or Retail environment
Strong systems skills, including proficiency in integrated software applications (WMS, PKMS, Hyperion, Excel, PowerPoint, and Business Intelligence/Business Objects).
Proven analytical, critical thinking, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; highly flexible, adaptable, and detail-oriented.
Solid understanding of inventory-related best practices and demand/supply planning.

Nice To Haves

Slotting, Inventory and Business process analysis experience

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the Inventory Control and Slotting team. Oversee recruitment, hiring, training, and performance evaluation. Track team-driven projects against milestones, driving accountability for all deliverables.
Ensure strict compliance with corporate inventory control policies, overseeing the timely execution and completion of cycle count programs across all assigned facilities. Partner with Asset Protection to identify and execute strategies for shrink reduction.
Collaborate with the Inventory Accounting team and local Operations to ensure precise reporting, reconciliation, and execution of inventory adjustments. Oversee the corporate write-off/write-on processes with individual distribution centers and brands, ensuring all adjustments map correctly to the designated General Ledger (GL) and Cost Centers.
Establish and maintain comprehensive inventory control, slotting, and operational dashboards. Monitor inventory accuracy, aging, and compliance metrics to identify operational trends, support executive decision-making, and ensure key KPIs are met.
Partner closely with Operations teams to address high-impact SKU slotting and urgent inventory constraints. Monitor daily replenishment against plans, recommending and executing corrective actions to maintain optimal inventory coverage levels.
Proactively identify inventory accuracy risks, systemic process gaps, and operational challenges. Investigate product availability issues for replenishments and implement corrective actions—including managing location locks/unlocks—to reinforce standard operating procedures and drive continuous improvement.