In short

As Merchandising Planner, you will be responsible for ensuring the right products go to the right channels, tiers, accounts and to the right stores, with the best timing and price. You will build the footwear, apparel & accessories assortments by developing and implementing our global brand strategy & gaining customer insights from working closely with our distributor partners. You will be a leader in forecasting and utilizing new tools for data analysis and turning your findings into short term actions and long-term product strategies.

This role will be located in Tokyo, Japan.

Your Mission

This role will cover all categories across footwear, apparel and accessories for all genders. This requires a holistic way of building H2T assortments.

  • Assortment planning & forecasting will be required for both our wholesale business on account channel and key account level.

  • Very close collaboration with the local sales teams to work on the right assortments for strategic key accounts and account channels. Regular participation in meetings with accounts is expected for this role.

  • You will work closely with our marketing campaign teams to align product launch dates in line with marketing efforts.

  • Contribute to the collection pricing architecture and optimize the effect of full price sales through competitor price mapping and price adjustments with our pricing team.

  • Know the markets and the consumer targets, fashion and performance competencies and that of our competitors.

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  • 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

  • 10 years’ work experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a merchandising or merchandise planning role.

  • You have a strong track record of business results from your previous roles preferably within Merchandising, Retail, Product Management and Business Analytics.

  • Experienced in developing distribution strategy, whilst keeping consumers, accounts and sales teams front of mind.

  • Analytical and data driven mindset with a clear focus on results.

  • Strong communicator and presenter in front of diverse internal and external audiences.

  • Full business proficiency in both Japanese & English.

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About the Team

You will be part of the APAC Merchandising team; we’re at the heart of the engine. Working directly with experts in fields such as regional sales, marketing, Ecom & logistics to create something extraordinary. Our cross functional interaction is driven by a market relevant, consumer-focused mindset touching on all departments inside our organization to set a commercial plan and identify profitable growth and act on sales opportunities/threats together.

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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.

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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.