In short

On is taking the global sports footwear, apparel, and accessories market by storm with cutting-edge tech and innovative products. We are seeking a Sr. Lead - Merchandising Planner to quantify and transform On’s product strategy for the Americas into actionable and accountable plans. You will work in collaboration with our Merchandising and Sales teams to ensure we have the right plans to reach every consumer who wants On.

Your Mission

  • Drive future seasonal product forecasts with the regional heads to maximize opportunities and minimize product liability, validating projections using both past sales, market intelligence future opportunities.

  • Own forecasting GTM deadlines for the region, including inputs and reporting to leadership on business mix, inventory health and distribution strategies.

  • Manage the development of annual and seasonal merchandise forecasting for categories including pre-season top-down/bottom-up level plans for sales, inventory, markdowns/sell-out plans, style counts, productivity, and margin.

  • Partner with product merchants and omni-channel planning partners to develop and propose business tactics in response to current business trends, advising them on open-to-buy, optimum unit purchasing, etc.

  • Routinely presents recommendations and other analyses to senior leadership and executive management related to driving short and long-term business goals including hind-sights, color/pattern selling, etc.

  • Authors, manages, maintains, and communicates all seasonal forecasting tools.

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  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
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  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • 5+ years of experience with product planning and reporting or other applicable experience

  • 2+ years working for a premium global retailer within the sports and fashion design industry

  • High proficiency with MS Excel, Google Sheets, forecasting tools, and sales planning tools.

  • You build data visualization tools for comprehensive reporting and insights to leadership

  • You analyze data to build a narrative and actionable recommendations based on your findings

  • You have experience presenting and communicating with key stakeholders, internally and externally, and are able to navigate through an organization adjusting language to diverse audiences and functions

  • You have experience analyzing and reviewing consumer trends and marketplace data to forecast a holistic story across a product categories and channels

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About the Team

Ever imagine working in a team, where a passion for people and a commitment to movement comes first? You’ll be joining an entrepreneurial and collaborative team, passionate about crafting a premium experience for our retail partners and consumers and spreading the excitement of our brand. Our merchandising team is growing, come along for the journey.

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Team

Team

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Our team-focused culture defines us. It’s what sets working in Sales at On apart. Together we are champions of the On experience, bringing the best of our teams together to spark magic for our fans and add value for our partners.

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What sets us apart is our mindset of doing the right thing. Giving up the quick wins of today for the more meaningful, long-lasting benefits of tomorrow. True entrepreneurship means focusing on the bigger picture to make a lasting, positive impact.
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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.