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Lead - Digital Sales Planning, SEA, HK, TW & Oceania

Location:Hong Kong

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Ecommerce

In short

Reporting to the Senior Lead SEA+HK, the Lead - Sales Planning is responsible for driving commercial planning, sales forecasting, inventory optimization, and financial performance across Digital channels. This role acts as a key bridge between Digital, Demand Planning, Merchandise Planning, and Finance teams, translating business objectives into actionable plans. Through forecasting, inventory management, and business analytics, the role enables sustainable growth, improves sell-through, maximizes profitability, and supports strategic decision-making across the region.

Your Mission

As a Lead - Ecom Sales Planning, you are the strategic architect of commercial growth and inventory optimization across your assigned Business and channels for South East Asia & Australia markets. By bridging the gap between sales objectives and supply capabilities, you translate high-level financial ambitions into actionable, Business-specific plans. Your expertise in forecasting, market analytics, and cross-functional trading ensures we maximize commercial opportunities, drive regional profitability, and protect the brand's premium market position, directly enabling On's long-term growth and strategic vision.

Strategic Business Planning & Forecasting

Drive robust in-season and future-season forecasts in partnership with the Senior Lead to maximize revenue opportunities and minimize product liability.
Define and manage seasonal Sell-through targets, Open-to-Buy (OTB) projections, and quarterly financial forecasts for the regional sales organization.
Key cross-functional bridge between Digital Channels, Demand Planning, and Merch team, especially during in-season performance tracking, to optimize sell-through across channels.
Driver of quarterly forecasting process and annual budgeting process with inputs across key stakeholders. Ability to have a critical assessment, while managing timelines, and preparation of communication materials.
Manage Profit & Loss (P&L) contributions by establishing and validating Gross to Net (G2N) assumptions, including return and cancellation rates.

Commercial Strategy & Business Alignment

Build channel-specific sales plans that seamlessly integrate Digital objectives with On’s overarching financial and strategic targets.
Connect directly with channel and cross function partners for strategic planning discussions, including pre-season and in-season planning-focused calls.
Analyze year-over-year (YOY) Business performance and market insights to identify growth areas, optimize assortment plans, and drive commercial outcomes.
Align seasonal assortment plans and sell-in preparation with global commercial guidelines and regional product availability.

Cross-Functional Inventory & Lifecycle Management

Partner closely with Demand Planning and Merchandise Planning teams to finalize forecasting, production needs, and go-to-market (GTM) strategies at the vertical, channel, and Business level.
Lead cross-channel trading, omni interfacing, and replenishment initiatives to optimize product demand through the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) drumbeat.
Drive proactive product lifecycle and inventory management, work alongside demand planning and merch teams on bringing early alert signals and actional tactics to reduce over-stock risks at end of season.

Business Intelligence & Executive Reporting

Build, optimize, and maintain advanced sales reporting, in-season business trackers, and executive dashboards to monitor Business health and seasonal progress.
Routinely present strategic recommendations and key business analysis to regional leadership and executive management regarding business performance, inventory health, sell-through, and end-of-life planning.
Design and distribute weekly and monthly performance reports to foster data-driven decision-making across the commercial organization.
Facilitate regular monthly business reviews and commercial discussions to maintain transparency and alignment with key stakeholders.

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Your story

Strong background on financial reporting, forecasting, analytics, and overall P&L management mindset.
High proficiency with forecasting and planning tools, including advanced MS Excel capabilities (e.g., macros, power queries), with experience creating or updating planning models.
Advanced analytical capability, with a proven track record of reviewing complex trends and datasets to forecast and communicate a holistic story across product categories.
Deep professional experience in sales planning, product & merchandise planning, demand planning, buying, or other applicable commercial planning fields.
Proven experience planning for a global retailer in sportswear, footwear, fashion, or similarly dynamic, style- and size-intensive categories with frequent product refreshes.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to navigate cross-functional organizations, build relationships with external key partners, and adapt communication styles to diverse audiences.
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, with flexibility based on seasonal business and planning cycle needs.

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About the Team

The Sales Planning role sits within the Digital Commercial function and is responsible for driving commercial planning, forecasting, inventory optimization, and business performance management across South East Asia & Australia Digital channels. The team partners closely with the wider Global Digital function, Demand Planning, Merchandise Planning, Finance, and Global Planning teams to align demand, inventory, and financial targets. Through data-driven planning and cross-functional collaboration, the team enables sustainable growth, healthy inventory levels, and informed commercial decision-making.

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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.