Lead - Outbound Planning

In short

The Lead - Outbound Planning will report to the Senior Lead - Outbound Planning on the Americas Logistics team and support outbound product fulfillment across all omnichannel distribution channels. As the team expands to meet the needs of On’s growing warehouse network, this role will own outbound planning processes for select warehouses, developing and managing granular forecasts that inform labor and capacity planning. Acting as the voice of the warehouse to the business, this role plays a critical part in translating commercial demand into actionable, unit-level operational plans while continuously improving the accuracy and efficiency of our logistics planning processes.

Your Mission

• Own the outbound planning process and cadence for assigned warehouses, including 6-week rolling forecasts, mid-range projections, and capacity outlooks

• Translate orderbook data and cross-functional inputs into labor and shipping forecasts that support accurate, timely execution across all channels

• Maintain and optimize forecasting models in Google Sheets, incorporating insights from Looker, D365, and partner teams to improve forecast precision

• Lead daily and weekly planning cadences with stakeholders across eCommerce, Retail, Wholesale, Finance, Account Services, and warehouse leadership

• Pulse partners for updates on demand shifts or sales strategy, proactively advising 3PLs and warehouse leads on implications for staffing and throughput

• Identify and escalate risks or deviations in forecast vs. actuals, driving feedback loops and partnering with stakeholders to course-correct

• Prepare and present key deliverables for Allocation & Utilization meetings and Monthly Business Reviews, including KPIs, capacity utilization, and warehouse-specific summaries

• Contribute to documenting and refining outbound planning SOPs, helping to build scalable processes and increase cross-functional clarity

Your story

• 6+ years of experience in demand, labor, or logistics planning in an omnichannel consumer goods environment

• Proficient in Google Sheets or Excel for modeling; comfortable navigating and integrating multiple data systems (e.g., Looker, D365)

• Skilled at turning data into decisions; able to create forecasts, communicate plans, and assess risk or opportunity for operational partners

• Inquisitive and detail-oriented, with a drive for accuracy and the confidence to challenge unclear or inconsistent data

• Experienced in process improvement, with a structured and action-oriented mindset for building SOPs and driving scalable change

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.

• Step One

  It starts with you...

  You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• Step Two

  Interview with a recruiter

  What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• Step Three

  Interview with a hiring manager

  Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

• Step Four

  The Case Study

  What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• Step Five

  The Experience Day

  Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• Step Six

  The Result

  Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.