In short
As Head of Production Planning, your core responsibility would be to ensure On's manufacturing partner base is aligned with the brand's goals of expansion, product availability, sustainability & commitment to premium quality Apparel & Accessories.
As a key member of the Global Apparel & Accessories organization, you will be based in Hanoi, Vietnam, with frequent travel within Asia, Europe, and Zurich.
This is your opportunity to become part of the world's fastest-growing sports company. On is not only targeting to disrupt the product and supply chain landscape of shoes but also of apparel and accessories.
Your mission
Long-range capacity planning
- Build a 3-5 years production capacity strategy for On, based on the long-range plan for T1 (product manufacturing) & T2 (material manufacturing) partners with inputs and alignment with functional stakeholders like Product Strategy, Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Sourcing team, including Head of Operations, Commercialization, Materials & Quality
- The strategy should ensure substantial capacity is planned in line with the brand's volume growth targets for key product categories by identifying the gaps and ensuring regional diversification to mitigate sourcing risks. Sustainability & Compliance coordination
- Coordinate with internal stakeholdersSustainability, Legal, Finance, and Head of Sourcing Operationsfor new supplier compliance audits and onboarding.
- Lead internal audits for sourcing and act as a go-to person for all matters related to supplier contracts and negotiations.
Seasonal allocation, On-time delivery coordination & communication
- Facilitate the seasonal allocation process between demand & Supply planning, Product Creation & internal Sourcing team and share final allocation with Suppliers post each calendar milestone.
- Own on-time delivery KPI for Sourcing globally for bulk & STS orders. Coordinate on a regional level with the Head of Sourcing Operations & Head of Material Sourcing and with Production Planners in the regions to monitor forecasts, order placement timelines, and on-time delivery performances and provide solutions & guidance wherever needed to eliminate risks to performance targets.
- Mitigate seasonal capacity issues in alignment with Demand & Supply planning. Manage Buy readiness for purchase order placement prior to each order placement by Supply Planning
- Work on Material booking strategy with Supply planning & T2 to shorten Lead time & optimize forecasted material utilization. Establish & maintain good working relationships with all Manufacturing partners by regular factory visits & by taking timely decisions to make business with On efficient.
Global Projects
- Lead efficiency projects for Manufacturing like level loading, continuous production & optimal capacity utilization and coordinate with the Head of Operations for Implementation at supplier level
- Manage implementation of planning & warehousing SOP projects with suppliers- RFID, Direct shipments, Scan & Pack, etc.across suppliers
Your story
- Accessories categories. Hands-on experience of 4-5 years in a manufacturing establishment will be a plus
- Basic knowledge of technical products & GSD proficiency
- A degree or qualification in garment manufacturing is preferable
- Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
- Proven track record of leading highly motivated teams.
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills and ability to work with multicultural teams
- Proficiency in English is a must to cooperate among the teams (Zurich and global teams)
- An entrepreneurial and open mindset, an eagerness for differentiation and a natural push for excellence.
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.
