Senior Materials Planning Analyst

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Job Summary: The Senior Materials Planning Analyst ensures efficient planning of raw materials, manages suppliers, and optimizes inventory. Key Highlights: 1. Working capital optimization and supply chain efficiency 2. Leading continuous improvement projects in planning processes 3. Ensuring operational continuity and sustainable correction of deviations **Job ID:** 928771 **Position Title:** Senior Materials Planning Analyst We are EssilorLuxottica, the global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. The company unites the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers—one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the art of crafting iconic eyewear—creating a vertically integrated business uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and meet the growing global demand for eyewear. With over 180\.000 employees across 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial, and recognized for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we empower people to "see more and be more" through innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality, and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day, we impact millions of lives by transforming how people see the world. **Grow with us and shape your professional career. Learn about EssilorLuxottica and join our international community. Can you envision your \#****FutureInSight****?** **Interested?** Review the job responsibilities and apply: The Senior Materials Planning Analyst is responsible for ensuring efficient planning of direct and indirect raw materials, as well as new product introduction (NPI) projects within their supplier portfolio. This role involves managing and following up with suppliers to ensure material availability and service levels aligned with organizational goals. The analyst analyzes demand and develops strategies to optimize inventory, mitigate supply risks, and support business objectives. Additionally, this role contributes to building and managing the inventory budget, monitoring obsolescence indicators, and implementing actions that enhance supply chain efficiency and working capital optimization. Key Responsibilities: * Identify and mitigate supply risks, lead contingency plans, and conduct root cause analysis to ensure operational continuity and sustainable correction of deviations. * Manage initiatives related to new product development and product lifecycle management (EOL), contributing to working capital optimization and supply chain efficiency. * Lead continuous improvement projects in planning processes, promoting automation, standardization, and operational efficiency gains. * Manage materials planning activities, tracking movements, demand fluctuations, and inventory levels, ensuring supply continuity through supplier follow-up. Requirements: * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, International Trade, International Relations, or related fields. * Prior experience in materials planning. * Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency. * Advanced/Fluent English (conversational level). * PowerBI and data analytics tools are desirable. * ERP/SAP knowledge is desirable. *EssilorLuxottica values and supports diversity; therefore, all our positions are open to candidates with disabilities (PcDs).*