Business Analyst, EMEA Operations (German speaking)

At a Glance:

We are looking for a driven and hands-on Order Book Specialist to join our growing Operations Team EMEA, based in Zurich. This role will suit flexible and ambitious professionals willing to develop their business acumen in the core of On's strategic operations. 

You will work hand in hand with our CH warehousing team, providing accurate weekly and monthly warehouse volume expectations. You will be the business expert in all things related to the order release lifecycle in our ERP system, D365. You are highly analytical, can quickly and accurately perform analysis and draw conclusions from results, and can easily work in a dynamic environment with several stakeholders. 

You will provide elevated focus and create superior On Time availability and delivery controls for all pre-orders with a strong focus on defined articles at Retail Intro/Launch. Executing all system and communication-related activities, ensuring that critical launch demand via European Distribution Centers will be fulfilled on time and in full (OTIF). You will be responsible for our Distribution Center (DC) in Switzerland and you will work in a team of three. 

Your Team:

Join us as part of the forward-thinking and action-oriented Operations Team EMEA aiming to be both the backbone and the advanced navigator of our speedboat. We constantly strive to challenge the status quo, to handle growth, and to shape tomorrow's best practices by thinking differently, acting cross-functionally, and making use of the latest technology.

Your Mission:

• Owner of the order book for Swiss Distribution Center (DC). Responsible for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date order book, own all needed order adjustments (order release, launch date change, etc.), scarcity planning, rolling forecast, backorder clean-up, and ad-hoc trouble shooting
• Responsible for warehouse planning and volume forecasting, key sparring partner for our warehouse coordinator
• Provide visibility of launch volumes and ship dates to DC
• Ensure that allocation horizons are managed to capture launch demand
• “Process owner” for strategic launches. Thorough understanding of all marketing and business needs. Establish a standard framework and templates/reports
• Work with and support other order fulfillment functions such as inbound planning, DC planning, inventory management, and customer fulfillment to drive OTIF delivery for launch
• Create visibility of product availability status to Sales, Marketing, and other internal stakeholders
• D365 power user and enhancement/efficiency driver
• Close collaborator across European and global teams to deliver efficient and effective solutions

Your Story:

• Preferably 4 to 5+ years of working experience in a similar role with a focus on data and reporting; experience in the sports or fashion industry is a plus 
• Very strong analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Systems and IT literate (MS suite expert, BI tool, and ERP familiarity)
• Fluent in English is a must. C1 or native German skills are a strong plus (considering working with our local Warehouse) 
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (+ Sunrise add-on) experience is a big plus
• Curious and positive self-starter with a “getting things done” attitude
• Team player in a matrix organization and flexibility to respond to rapidly changing business priorities while working with multiple stakeholders 
• Detail-oriented with the ability to zoom out and evaluate business impact
• Open to giving and receiving timely feedback, helping us all to be life-long learners

What we offer:

We offer a dynamic, challenging and sportive environment that has been ranked as the ‘fastest growing sports company’ of its time. With offices across the globe, we are an international team who is hungry to innovate and build something incredible. We foster an active environment where each individual strives for excellence and can achieve their full potential. This is where your work matters, you’re hands-on and your team members are amongst the very best in their respective disciplines and fields. 

If you are driven to bring On to the next level, curious about the opportunity and want to be part of our growing team send us your application, and join the ONiverse!

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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.