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Manager Logistic Engineering

EssilorLuxottica Group

Wijchen
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Logistics engineering
Project management
WMS
Slotting
KPI analysis
Supply chain management
Team leadership
Process optimization
Value stream mapping
Inventory management
Data analysis
Capacity planning
Problem solving
Workforce planning
Performance evaluation
Communication

Job Description

 

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, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

 

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

 

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Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica

Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible.

Your Role

The Manager Logistics Engineering role is responsible for leading the site engineering team, consisting of one Logistics Analyst, three Problem Solvers, and five Junior Problem Solvers. The function covers key operational domains, including project management, slotting, reporting, inbound problem solving, cycle counting, and the Order Control Tower. 
The primary focus is on optimizing resources and processes while achieving defined quality, cost, and performance targets. The role includes driving the operation, development, and implementation of key processes in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities also include workforce planning, continuous performance evaluation, and the development of the engineering team. A pragmatic and hands-on approach is essential, supported by strong WMS knowledge and analytical capabilities. Technical and operational expertise is expected to provide effective guidance to the team and contribute to continuous improvement across logistics operations.


Main Resposabilities:

•    Maintains in depth knowledge of the various storage medium and configurations, as well as slotting and consolidation tools and operations, in order to maximize distribution location footprint.
•    Reviews slotting Key Performance Indicators (slotting accuracy, slotting health, etc) on weekly basis and assigns tasks to team members to improve productivity and service results
•    Tracks slotting and other projects driven by each team member against milestones and tasks, and hold them accountable for project deliverables.
•    Monitors replenishment vs plan on a daily basis and recommends actions to the team to make sure of desired inventory coverage levels.
•    Build and leverage relationships with functional leaders and internal business partners to deliver optimal capacity solutions.
•    Develop business tools and processes to capture and monitor metrics for capacity processes. 
•    Evaluate gaps in productivity and service balance, coordinate, and lead projects to improve the reliability and efficiency of the processes.
•    Maintains in depth knowledge of process flow and value stream mapping to drive optimization of people, tools, and resources.
•    Leads and executes the analysis of daily and weekly KPIs, identify root cause and execution of  corrective actions with support from cross-functional team members.  Leads a team that supports the tracking of project plans, scrutinizes delays if any, identifies help required and invokes escalation as required through the project steering committees.  
•    Supervises daily housekeeping tasks for all businesses (Contact lenses, Frames, Optical Lenses) through respective team members.
•    Present weekly KPI reporting to the leadership team.
•    Collaborate with the operations team to help implement changes to improve the planning of capacity levels and communicate closely with the Business Intelligence (BI) team on volume forecasting. 
•    Regularly analyze data to ensure that KPIs are met to develop and lead new processes, procedures, and corrective actions. 
•    Communicates effectively in a multi-functional and highly matrixed organization. 
•    Establishes a work environment that reflects and operates on the principals of EssilorLuxottica values.
•    Fosters an environment of engagement and inclusion and team building for all associates. Acts with advocacy, empathy, and accountability on behalf of the team.

Basic qualifications:

•    Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Economics, Engineering, Information Systems, or Industrial Engineering).
•    5+ years’ experience in Logistics/Supply Chain or a similar environment.
•    Experience delivering executive-level support within an executive office, including strong presentation skills.
•    Excellent attention to detail, high accuracy, and outstanding organizational skills.
•    Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a complex work environment.
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills that are professional and clear; ability to convey leadership’s voice orally and in writing.
•    Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously.
•    Ability to adhere to deadlines and deliverables and excel in a fast-paced environment.
•    Strong analytical & mathematical skills; able to extract conclusions from available data.
•    Proven ability to identify and resolve problems.
•    Ability to make independent decisions and exercise judgment.
•    High level of proficiency in the key components of Microsoft Office and willingness to deepen those skills as needed. 

Preferred qualifications:
•    Experience working with a RF based WMS and TMS systems 
•    Experience leading an operation with light assembly 
•    Experience with quality systems and ISO certification

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​

 

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.

 

Core Responsibilities

The Manager Logistics Engineering leads a site engineering team to optimize logistics processes, slotting, and capacity planning while meeting quality and performance targets. They are responsible for driving continuous improvement, managing project milestones, and ensuring effective workforce planning and KPI reporting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess at least 5 years of experience in logistics or supply chain environments. Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and WMS systems.

About EssilorLuxottica Group

Industry: Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of advanced vision care products, eyewear and med-tech solutions. Our Mission is to help people around the world to see more and be more by addressing their evolving vision needs, personal style aspirations and desire to feel more connected to the world around them. We are home to the most innovative lens technologies, including Varilux, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley and Supreme, the most desired luxury licensed brands and world-class retailers including Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Vision Express and Apollo. Backed by robust R&D investments, distinctive capabilities and a top-quality asset portfolio, we drive innovation across categories, from cutting edge medical instruments and solutions for eye health to category-defining smart glasses, all of which push the boundaries of the industry and reimagine the eyes as a gateway to new possibilities. With over 200,000 employees across 150 countries, 600 operations facilities, serving 300,000 eye care professionals and operating 18,000 stores, the Group generated consolidated revenue of Euro 26.5 billion in 2024. Our OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation has given access to sustainable vision care to nearly 1 billion people in underserved communities. Our ambition is clear. We are building a platform where the eyes are the gateway to new possibilities – bridging the gap between the digital world and human experience. At EssilorLuxottica, we are Empowering Humans.

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