Specialist- Project

Requisition ID: 903263

Position: Specialist- Project
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!

Seeking a proactive Junior Project Manager to support logistics and transportation projects across the supply chain. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing timelines, and ensuring the execution of transportation initiatives.

The position focuses on analyzing, planning, implementing, and monitoring budgeted projects, partnering with teams across Retail, Wholesale, and Ecom to drive cost and service improvements. It sits at the strategic and analytical core of the North America Transportation function, applying project management principles and data insights to optimize performance.

• Support transportation/network strategy projects with Procurement, Distribution, Finance, and BI.
• Help manage transportation initiatives and meet key deadlines.
• Assist in logistics planning, including route optimization, carrier onboarding, and warehouse coordination.
• Support new systems/processes to improve service and reduce cost.
• Monitor milestones and KPIs; report to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners (carriers, 3PLs).
• Develop KPIs to track project results and cost efficiency.
• Maintain project documentation and conduct post-project reviews.
• Identify risks, propose solutions, and escalate when needed.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and company policies.
• Handover completed projects to operations teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in project coordination or logistics.
• Familiarity with TMS, WMS, ERP systems, and freight modes (LTL, FTL, intermodal).
• Understanding of carrier metrics and logistics KPIs.
• Knowledge of project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Trello).
• Preferred: PMP certification; experience with SQL, VBA, PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, or Qlik; Lean/Six Sigma experience.
• Ability to analyze transportation data and identify improvement opportunities based on trends and forecasts.

• Communication: Clear and effective with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Quick and data-driven in addressing issues.
• Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accurate planning and reporting.
• Team-Oriented: Works well with cross-functional teams.
• Time Management: Handles multiple deadlines efficiently.
• Initiative: Takes ownership and seeks process improvements.

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 emailHRCompliance@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.