
On · New York City
AT A GLANCE As a Retail Planning & Allocation Manager you will combine strong analytical thinking with commercial understanding, leading the development of the...
As a Retail Planning & Allocation Manager you will combine strong analytical thinking with commercial understanding, leading the
development of the allocation team, systems, and processes to drive inventory productivity, optimize stock availability, and
improve customer satisfaction. You will work at the intersection of planning, retail, and operations—helping the business move
toward more data-driven, responsive allocation decisions.
You will contribute to improving how inventory is managed across the region—supporting better product availability, reducing
inefficiencies, and enabling more responsive decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to work on modern allocation
capabilities while staying close to the commercial reality of the business.
availability, optimizing stock productivity, and supporting commercial performance across the Retail channel.
dashboards, reporting, and processes to improve visibility and decision-making.
change to drive high performance.
sales targets, inventory objectives, and trading priorities
to support commercial decision-making, forecast execution, and trading performance
transparency, and alignment across functions
opportunities, and inventory imbalances, while driving corrective actions and ensuring clear performance visibility across
regional and global stakeholders
premium retail environments, with exposure to leading teams and cross-functional collaboration
performance)
and process enhancements
technical expertise
decision-making, and lead the adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working across the organization
environments
This is a unique opportunity to help shape and scale a modern allocation function within a fast-growing brand. You will play a key
role in deploying and operating next-generation allocation capabilities, supporting the business across the whole AMER region.
You will collaborate closely with Retail, Planning, Supply Chain, and Data teams to ensure inventory supports business performance
across diverse markets, and act as a key partner between merchandising, retail and operations.
For Candidates residing in New York, typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus: $135,000 -
$150,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry
knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location. Certain roles may be eligible for equity compensation in addition to cash
compensation.
At On we understand cash compensation is just one piece of your total rewards package. In addition to cash compensation, On offers
a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with an industry leading PTO package, and
competitive 401k program. Additional perks and benefits include: 11 paid US holidays, corporate office closure between Christmas
and New Year, and a plethora of product perks!
IN SHORT As the Lead - Sales Planner, you will drive the strategic alignment of sales planning functions for your assigned channel, steering our sales team through high-impact, data-driven business analysis. Reporting to the Head of Sales Planning on the Sales team, you will own the execution of critical planning activities including seasonal forecasting and comprehensive performance reporting to ensure premium brand elevation. You will partner across Merchandising and Demand Planning to translate quantitative insights into actionable growth strategies, ensuring we reach every fan who wants On. YOUR MISSION * Lead the collection and analysis of complex sales data to maximize market opportunities and mitigate product liability, providing the quantitative evidence needed to validate channel strategies * Partner with account owners to drive pre-season and in-season planning discussions, ensuring financial targets are rooted in logic and historical performance * Develop and deliver sophisticated sales recaps that highlight risks and opportunities, enabling the sales team to pivot quickly in a dynamic retail environment * Design and maintain robust in-season business trackers to monitor account health and ensure the team is pacing toward monthly and seasonal objectives * Collaborate with Demand Planning to finalize production needs at the vertical and account level, ensuring GTM strategies support long-term profitability and scaling goals * Act as a conduit between global planning frameworks and local execution to maintain consistency and excellence across the United States market * Challenge existing reporting processes by identifying and implementing more efficient ways to visualize and share data-informed insights YOUR STORY * 6+ years of experience in product planning, sales planning, demand planning, or merchandising within a premium global retailer * You bring deep expertise navigating fast-paced, matrixed environments with high-velocity SKUs and frequent seasonal product refreshes * Advanced technical proficiency with forecasting tools and MS Excel including macros and power queries to simplify complex data sets * Demonstrated ability to communicate technical planning insights to diverse stakeholders, adjusting your delivery to build connection and understanding * Proven track record of analyzing cross-category trends to forecast holistic business stories that drive commercial outcomes * Experience working autonomously to identify underlying root causes and delivering solutions to complex planning problems * Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs and connect with regional partners YOUR 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 sales experience for our retail partners, pioneering new ways of strategic account management, and spreading the excitement of our brand. Our United States Sales team is growing, come along for the journey. Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus: 130,000 - 145,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location. Certain roles may be eligible for equity compensation in addition to cash compensation. At On we understand cash compensation is just one piece of your total rewards package. In addition to cash compensation, On offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with a industry leading PTO package, and competitive 401k program. Additional perks and benefits include: 11 paid US holidays, corporate office closure between Christmas and New Year, and a plethora of product perks!
IN SHORT As the Lead - Sales Planner, you will drive the strategic alignment of sales planning functions for your assigned channel, steering our sales team through high-impact, data-driven business analysis. Reporting to the Head of Sales Planning on the Sales team, you will own the execution of critical planning activities including seasonal forecasting and comprehensive performance reporting to ensure premium brand elevation. You will partner across Merchandising and Demand Planning to translate quantitative insights into actionable growth strategies, ensuring we reach every fan who wants On. YOUR MISSION * Lead the collection and analysis of complex sales data to maximize market opportunities and mitigate product liability, providing the quantitative evidence needed to validate channel strategies * Partner with account owners to drive pre-season and in-season planning discussions, ensuring financial targets are rooted in logic and historical performance * Develop and deliver sophisticated sales recaps that highlight risks and opportunities, enabling the sales team to pivot quickly in a dynamic retail environment * Design and maintain robust in-season business trackers to monitor account health and ensure the team is pacing toward monthly and seasonal objectives * Collaborate with Demand Planning to finalize production needs at the vertical and account level, ensuring GTM strategies support long-term profitability and scaling goals * Act as a conduit between global planning frameworks and local execution to maintain consistency and excellence across the United States market * Challenge existing reporting processes by identifying and implementing more efficient ways to visualize and share data-informed insights YOUR STORY * 6+ years of experience in product planning, sales planning, demand planning, or merchandising within a premium global retailer * You bring deep expertise navigating fast-paced, matrixed environments with high-velocity SKUs and frequent seasonal product refreshes * Advanced technical proficiency with forecasting tools and MS Excel including macros and power queries to simplify complex data sets * Demonstrated ability to communicate technical planning insights to diverse stakeholders, adjusting your delivery to build connection and understanding * Proven track record of analyzing cross-category trends to forecast holistic business stories that drive commercial outcomes * Experience working autonomously to identify underlying root causes and delivering solutions to complex planning problems * Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs and connect with regional partners YOUR 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 sales experience for our retail partners, pioneering new ways of strategic account management, and spreading the excitement of our brand. Our United States Sales team is growing, come along for the journey.
In short: On is taking the global sportswear market by storm with cutting-edge tech and innovative products. As our brand continues to expand, we are seeking a Sr. Specialist - Key Accounts to join our team. This role is the bridge between On’s internal commercial teams and our B2B partners ultimately amplifying On’s footprint across the United States. On's success is earned through a unique service concept: we deliver happiness to our customers with a premium product and top-of-line personalized support. Every day at On is an opportunity to learn and grow whilst helping to build the world’s next great Sportswear brand. Your Mission: - Build and own positive account relationships for a specific product category at Key Account partner(s) through strong communication, sharp data-driven discussions and timely actions that support our budget objectives and LRP - In collaboration with other account owners, build a data-driven pre-season forecast that aligns to both account needs and On’s market objectives - Build strong sell-in presentations, including meeting setup, sample needs, visual assortment creation, and individual account updates – delivering the season strategy in a compelling and comprehensive way - Manage the orderbook for both in-season and sell-out business by partnering with sales planners to drive incremental business, as well as leveraging returns or order changes to reallocate open-to-buy dollars to drive toward our budget and target goals - Partner with Account Services to own the orderbook, accuracy of order entry, loading pre-season tools like Nu-Order, Joor, and account item setup needs, and any operational requirements of EDI & Drop Ship for Key Accounts - Embody positive cross-functional relationships partner to support exceptional marketing both in-store and online Your Story: - 3+ years of years in outside sales, account management, merchandising, retail marketing, product planning, or related experience - 2-3 years of brand experience - You embody a service-minded attitude and have a history of sales success and a unique ability to navigate difficult client conversations and negotiate wins, building long-lasting relationships - You have strong Excel and data analysis skills and ideally experience with sales planning, forecasting, and retail math - You relish the challenge of crafting and executing strategies to develop business with the existing customer base as well as create new opportunities for growth - You have a strong understanding of fashion, footwear, or sportswear trends and enjoy marketing brands you believe in and sharing that with clients in an inspiring way ATTRIBUTES OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: - Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. - Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. - Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. - Business Insight - Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. - Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. - Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. - Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. Your 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 sales experience for our retail partners, pioneering new ways of strategic account management, and spreading the excitement of our brand. Our United States Sales team is growing, come along for the journey.