What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead - Sales Planning position at On?
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
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. 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.
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
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. 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.