Senior Lead - Integrated Marketing (3-month Contract)

As the Senior Specialist - Marketing Operations, you will centralize and elevate key operational workflows and resource systems across the North America marketing organization. Reporting to the Head of Marketing Management, AMER on the Marketing Management team, you will establish seamless processes that connect regional priorities with global strategy, driving continuous operational improvements to support On's growth. - Own the end-to-end operational execution for marketing seed product, managing forecasting across channels and coordinating with supply chain partners to secure product availability - Develop and maintain centralized information resources, onboarding processes, and internal documentation on the NA marketing team intranet to establish a single source of truth - Design and implement cross-functional information flows, connecting regional marketing initiatives with global functional partners to ensure alignment - Centralize, develop, and document best practices for procurement and contract management in collaboration with legal and finance teams - Evaluate existing operational systems continuously, adapting tools and frameworks to balance day-to-day stability with the realities of a hyper-growth environment - Build structured tracking mechanisms using tools like Asana, Jira, Slack, Dropbox, and Google Drive to monitor campaign timelines, deliverable dependencies, and operational milestones across regional marketing functions - You bring 5+ years of functional experience in marketing project management, brand production, or studio operations within a fast-paced retail or consumer goods environment - Expertise in managing operational workflows using enterprise tools such as Asana, Jira, Slack, Dropbox, and Google Drive - Demonstrated track record of designing scalable information systems, centralizing intranet resources, and mapping cross-functional processes - Experience navigating contract and procurement workflows in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders to streamline vendor management - Strong critical thinking skills and a bias towards action, leading through changing circumstances and integrating new ideas from a range of sources without stalling forward progress The Marketing Management team drives the planning and execution of fully integrated campaigns that bring On’s mission to ignite the human spirit through movement to life. As marketing experts, we lead campaigns from briefing to debrief, ensuring seamless launches aligned with brand and business objectives. Our high-performing team—spanning project, studio, and campaign managers—combines strategic thinking, operational excellence, and creative problem-solving. In close partnership with creative, strategy, product, and community teams, we deliver best-in-class consumer experiences across digital, retail, and experiential channels, continually pushing boundaries season after season. 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. Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus: $110,000 - $140,000. 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. 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.

On's success comes down to two reasons: incredible products - and incredible people. It has one simple mission: Ignite the Human Spirit Through Movement. Available today in over 50 countries and cited as “the fastest growing sports company in the world,” On shoes and Performance Running Gear have won design and technology distinctions the world over. As our Sr. Lead Distribution Procurement Category Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end strategic sourcing and category management of our global warehousing and distribution network. You will be tasked with developing long-term category strategies that support On’s rapid growth while ensuring operational excellence and cost efficiency across our Distribution & Logistics portfolio. Responsibilities: - Category Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies specifically for warehousing and distribution services globally. - Sourcing & RFP Management: Lead complex RFPs and sourcing events for 3PL providers, ensuring all decisions are supported by rigorous financial and operational analysis. - Commercial Negotiation: Drive end-to-end contract negotiations, focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO), service levels (SLAs), and long-term scalability. - Warehouse Operational Design: Support the procurement of automation and technology solutions (e.g., MHE, robotics) to drive distribution center efficiency. - Network Optimization: Collaborate on business case creation for new node entries, facility expansions, or site relocations within the EMEA and global network. - Vendor Excellence: Establish robust SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) frameworks to drive accountability and continuous improvement with our logistics partners. - Labor & Consumables Strategy: Manage the procurement of indirect warehouse needs, including temporary labor contracts and packaging/consumables strategy. - Operational Visibility: Create and maintain standardized reporting tools to track category spend, vendor performance, and contract compliance. Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate regular strategic alignment meetings with Supply Chain, Finance, and IT leadership to ensure procurement goals support the broader business roadmap. - Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify value-engineering opportunities to optimize our distribution footprint and drive sustainable cost savings. The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate: - Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of the warehousing and 3PL landscape, including cost models, operational drivers, and industry benchmarks. - Strategic Influence: Skill to quickly build credibility and trust with executive-level stakeholders and external partners. - Analytical Precision: Ability to build data-driven business cases and perform complex root cause analysis to support sourcing recommendations. - Process Discipline: Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract law, and project management methodologies. - Accountability: Ability to serve as the ‘single source of truth’ for the distribution category, managing complex dependencies across the global network. - Resilience: Capacity to act as a change agent, navigating market volatility and high-pressure negotiations with tact and diplomacy. Basic Qualifications: - A Bachelor’s degree (a combination of college education and related work experience may be used as a substitute). - Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic procurement, category management, or a specialized logistics role in a fast-paced environment. - Expert knowledge and proficiency with MS Office applications and experience with sourcing tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, etc). Additional Skills: - Strong demonstrated ability to work independently, manage data-intensive projects, and engage remote teams. - Excellent discretion, judgment, and the capacity to handle sensitive commercial data. - Solid business judgment, including the ability to anticipate the impact of procurement decisions on the end-to-end supply chain. - Must demonstrate an energetic, positive, helpful demeanor and a passion for On Running. You are part of the Global Supply Chain team, reporting into the Head of Distribution & Logistics Procurement. In this role, you will work and collaborate with various functions, including Inbound/Outbound Logistics, Finance, IT, and Legal. You will be actively collaborating with team members across both regional and global teams, as well as our 3rd party logistic partners (3PLs). 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. For a role based in our New York City office: Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus + equity = $180,000-$200,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location. 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.