Description

As a Category Owner for Lenses, you will shape the product portfolio by developing strategic plans and collaborating with teams to enhance the customer experience. This role involves managing the entire lifecycle of products while driving innovation and profitability.

Requirements

• •3–5 years of professional experience in the optical industry, ideally in store management, training, or comparable role in product development, product management, or product lifecycle management (PLM)
• •Strong expertise in ophthalmic lenses, including lens technologies, manufacturers, materials, and production processes
• •Solid understanding of retail workflows, customer needs, and store operations; experience from a store or academy environment is a strong advantage
• •Ability to translate complex technical topics into simple, clear guidance for different internal stakeholders
• •Strong communication, coordination, and project management skills, with confidence in working with senior stakeholders
• •Hands-on mindset, high service orientation, and strong enthusiasm for innovation and technology
• •Experience in supplier relationship management and strategic procurement is a plus

Tasks

• •Develop and implement a strategic plan for the Lenses category
• •Build and steer the strategic framework for product and partner portfolio design
• •Take end-to-end ownership of the category from concept to end-of-life
• •Provide expert guidance on category management and procurement decisions
• •Coordinate cross-functional teams to execute the category strategy
• •Lead the creation and evolution of the lenses portfolio using data insights
• •Develop long-term strategies for the lenses category and portfolio optimization
• •Select and manage key global supplier relationships and internal stakeholders

Benefits