Senior Operations & Process Optimization Specialist

Columbia Sportswear Company
Geneva
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringExperience: 5-7 yearsSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Teamwork","Attention to detail","Initiative"]

Lead and optimize order management and reporting for Columbia Sportswear across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM from Geneva. Own SAP order processing, customs documentation, and platform maintenance, while driving automation and process improvements. Work closely with AOLs to ensure accuracy, timely releases, and scalable processes; balance 80% operations with growing automation to support distributors and internal stakeholders.

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Columbia Sportswear Company
Columbia Sportswear Company
2 months ago

Senior Operations & Process Optimization Specialist

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Job Summary

Lead and optimize order management and reporting for Columbia Sportswear across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM from Geneva. Own SAP order processing, customs documentation, and platform maintenance, while driving automation and process improvements. Work closely with AOLs to ensure accuracy, timely releases, and scalable processes; balance 80% operations with growing automation to support distributors and internal stakeholders.
Location: Geneva
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate and optimize order management processes to ensure accurate distributor orders in SAP, including amendments, audits, and compliance checks
  • •Coordinate with Finance and Logistics Service Providers to manage order release holds and ensure timely shipment releases
  • •Own the end-to-end customs documentation process, maintaining seasonal HS codes, material descriptions, and countries of origin
  • •Build and maintain automated reporting for distributors and internal stakeholders using Power BI and Power Automate
  • •Maintain and troubleshoot internal platforms (SharePoint, documentation tools) and manage access and updates

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceLearning BudgetRemote Work

Key Requirements

  • •5 to 7 years of experience in supply chain operations, with direct exposure to order management or customer service operations in a B2B, product-based environment
  • •Background in a seasonal or collection-based industry (apparel, fashion, consumer goods, or similar)
  • •Solid SAP knowledge, specifically in order management functionality
  • •Advanced Excel skills (non-negotiable)
  • •Working knowledge of Power BI and Power Automate; experience building or maintaining automated reports is a plus
Experience:5-7 yearsRetailFashionApparelConsumer goods
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkAttention to detailInitiative
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SAPPower BIPower AutomateExcelSharePoint

Company Brief

Columbia Sportswear Company
Designs, manufactures, and markets outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment under brands including Columbia, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear, serving consumers globally with performance-driven products for outdoor activities.
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: Portland, United States
Founded: 1938
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