Back to jobs

Lead - End to End Planning Execution (6 months FTC)

Location: Zurich

Apply for this role(opens in a new tab)

In short

This role is central to our company's operational effectiveness. As the Lead for End to End Planning, you will play a pivotal part in orchestrating our master planning calendar, ensuring close alignment across our GTM, Product, and Supply organizations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for improving cross-functional communication, and driving strategic alignment. By combining strong planning orchestration with insightful business analysis, this position will directly contribute to our operational efficiency and support key company-wide transformation initiatives.

Your Mission

This is a 6 months fixed term contract:

Planning Calendar Orchestration (approx. 60%)

  • Lead the management and continuous improvement of the end-to-end planning calendar, ensuring it serves as a reliable framework for all key Planning milestones.
  • Develop and execute a clear communication plan to keep all stakeholders informed of planning timelines, responsibilities, and any adjustments.
  • Manage the calendar implementation and be the first point of call for any changes that require cross-functional collaboration.
  • Drive tooling initiatives to improve workflow management.

Business Analysis and Strategic Support (approx. 40%)

  • Provide critical business analysis for key planning and transformation projects, identifying opportunities for process improvement and strategic growth.
  • Deliver data-driven insights and well-structured recommendations to support leadership in making informed, strategic decisions.
  • Contribute to the development of business cases for new initiatives designed to advance our operational capabilities.
  • Provide change management support related to the planning process to ensure the smooth adoption of new tools and methodologies across teams.
Two women in athletic clothing sit on a bench with takeaway coffee cups, smiling and chatting after a workout.

    Your story

    • A skilled professional with significant experience in planning, project management, or business analysis, with a proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional processes.
    • Possesses excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a track record of fostering collaboration and alignment across diverse teams.
    • Features a strong analytical mindset and is adept at translating complex data into clear, actionable business insights.
    • Adaptable and proactive, with experience navigating dynamic work environments and a demonstrated ability to help guide teams through change.
    • Proficiency in English is required. Other languages are a plus.
    Two women in activewear run outdoors, smiling, surrounded by greenery and other runners.

    About the Team

    The Integrated End to End Planning team are the growth orchestrators of On. We partner across the company to orchestrate end-to-end planning activities and analytics across the entire product lifecycle. Combining financial data with product, commercial and supply chain data we provide visibility and analytics for decision making to power scalable growth at On. We deliver innovation in how we work, and excellence in all that we do.

    We act as the bridge between On’s planning teams - gathering and understanding all perspectives, orchestrating the critical path and ensuring that accountability and accuracy is at the forefront of how we plan. If you are excited about partnering with a broad group of stakeholders to drive the success across our product categories - come and join us!

    See more
    Four people work on laptops around a high table in a glass meeting room, while another person walks by outside holding a drink.

    Hannes

    Head of Integrated Business Planning

    The great thing about our Supply Chain at On is our adaptable, agile structure. We’re a passionate team constantly looking for originality, pushing the status quo to keep up with On's growth and strong focus on sustainability.
    Group of people sit and talk at curved concrete benches on a rooftop garden with a city skyline in the background.

    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.

    Build the better you

    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.