Retail Planning & Allocation Lead - APAC (excl. China)

On Holding
Tokyo
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Stakeholder management","Influencing","Team leadership","Cross-functional collaboration","Process improvement","Risk identification"]

Lead the regional retail planning and allocation function across APAC (excluding China), balancing long-term merchandise planning with responsive execution. Drive next-generation, AI-powered allocation solutions, improve dashboards and reporting, and strengthen planning capabilities for sales forecasting and in-season trading. Build and inspire the allocation team, partnering with merchandising, retail ops, demand planning, VM, and stores to optimize stock availability, improve KPIs, and support sustainable commercial growth.

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On Holding
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Retail Planning & Allocation Lead - APAC (excl. China)

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Job Summary

Lead the regional retail planning and allocation function across APAC (excluding China), balancing long-term merchandise planning with responsive execution. Drive next-generation, AI-powered allocation solutions, improve dashboards and reporting, and strengthen planning capabilities for sales forecasting and in-season trading. Build and inspire the allocation team, partnering with merchandising, retail ops, demand planning, VM, and stores to optimize stock availability, improve KPIs, and support sustainable commercial growth.
Location: Tokyo
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the regional retail planning and allocation function to maximize stock productivity and commercial performance across the Retail channel.
  • •Drive the development, implementation, and transition to next-generation AI-powered allocation solutions, improving dashboards, reporting, and processes.
  • •Develop retail planning capabilities with robust processes for sales forecasting, inventory planning, and in-season trading.
  • •Develop and inspire the allocation team by strengthening capabilities, growing technical expertise, and leading teams through change.
  • •Partner with merchandising and retail stakeholders to provide in-season allocation recommendations and monitor SKU/category/store performance to drive corrective actions.

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years in retail allocation or retail planning, ideally in large-scale lifestyle or premium retail environments, with experience leading teams and cross-functional collaboration.
  • •Strong analytical mindset and deep understanding of retail KPIs such as sell-through, stock cover, and size performance.
  • •Experience developing, implementing, and transitioning allocation systems, including next-generation AI-powered allocation solutions and process improvements.
  • •Ability to identify risks and opportunities early and take corrective actions.
  • •Experience building team capabilities through change, with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills to drive adoption of new tools and ways of working.
Experience:5+ yearsRetailAllocationRetail planningInventory management
Skills:Analytical thinkingStakeholder managementInfluencingTeam leadershipCross-functional collaborationProcess improvementRisk identification
Tech Stack:AI

Company Brief

On Holding
Designs, manufactures, and sells performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories under the On brand. Combines Swiss engineering and innovation with lifestyle design to serve runners and athletes globally through retail and direct-to-consumer channels.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 2010
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