Planning Manager

National Vision•Duluth, GA

About The Position

At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality. We are hiring for a Planning Manager to join our growing team! The Planning Manager will support the end-to-end frame assortment strategy for their assigned brands, assuring alignment with product vision and financial objectives. This role blends data-driven decision-making with consumer insights to deliver compelling assortments that maximize profitability and enhance customer experience.

Requirements

7+ years Product planning, inventory management, product management, or related experience (Required)
Four-year college degree or equivalent experience. Inventory planning, inventory management, product management, business analytics, or related field (Required)
Understanding of spectacle frame industry, including frame categories, materials, shapes, and sizes (Required)
Ability to work cross-functionally with buying and replenishment teams to ensure appropriate products and inventory levels (Required)
Microsoft Office products, such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. (Required)

Nice To Haves

Ability to analyze sales data and customer demographic information to inform planning and inventory decisions (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop and execute merchandise financial plans, open-to-buy (OTB) budgets, and seasonal forecasts.
Partner with the buying and merchandising teams to align product assortment and allocation with business strategies.
Analyze sales trends, stock levels, and margin performance to inform replenishment and markdown strategies.
Advise annual and seasonal assortment planning, including brand mix, architecture, style mix, price point strategy, productivity targets, and lifecycle management, incorporating consumer insights, macro trends, and historical performance.
Drive improvements on turns, margin, and rate of sale.
Provide ongoing reporting on KPI performance both weekly and monthly in presentations to leadership.