Manager - Slotting & Inventory Control

Manager - Slotting & Inventory Control

Brand: Essilor and Subsidiaries Location: Groveport, OH, US, 43125 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. Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new 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!

General Function: 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.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Performance Management: 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.
• Inventory Compliance & Risk Mitigation: 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.
• Financial Stewardship & Reconciliation: Collaborate with the Inventory Accounting team (based in Mason) 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.
• Data-Driven Analysis & Reporting: 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.
• Operational Optimization & Slotting: 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.
• Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving: Proactively identify inventory accuracy risks, systemic process gaps, and operational challenges. Investigate product availability issues for replenishments and implement corrective actionsincluding managing location locks/unlocksto reinforce standard operating procedures and drive continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications: 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Slotting, Inventory and Business process analysis experience

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. EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com . 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.

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