About the job
About the Role
As the Senior Lead Merchandiser for Apparel, you will play a pivotal role in crafting product assortments that resonate with consumers and align with the latest trends. Your expertise will drive the strategic vision for our apparel category, ensuring that On’s offerings not only embody our brand values but also capitalize on market opportunities. In this senior-level position, you will report to the Head of Merchandising and collaborate within a dynamic global-local matrix, focusing on individual impact and cross-functional influence rather than direct management.
Your Mission
- Curate and effectively communicate seasonal apparel assortments that harmonize brand vision with regional commercial objectives and consumer preferences.
- Foster essential cross-functional partnerships with global product teams and regional partners to guarantee strategic alignment and flawless execution.
- Utilize complex business data and consumer market trends to identify growth avenues and enhance product lifecycle performance.
- Lead the formulation of channel-specific assortment strategies that distinguish our offerings in both wholesale and direct-to-consumer environments.
- Collaborate closely with demand planning and sales teams to ensure seasonal forecasts and inventory levels are optimized to achieve regional revenue goals.
- Present strategic product directions to key stakeholders, leveraging your retail and merchandising expertise to drive impactful decision-making.
- Monitor and analyze category KPIs, including sell-through and margin performance, to inform future seasonal strategies.
Your Background
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in merchandising or product management within the apparel, activewear, or premium sportswear sectors.
- Demonstrated success in developing end-to-end assortment strategies that yield significant brand impact and commercial success in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional analytical skills with the capability to translate marketplace data into clear, strategic product recommendations.
- Outstanding communication and relationship management skills, adept at navigating and influencing within a global-local organizational structure.
- Comprehensive understanding of the apparel landscape, including consumer behavior, trend forecasting, and competitive positioning across various channels.
Join Our Team
Become a member of the Americas Merchandising team at On Running, where you will be regarded as a trusted advisor and a key player in shaping our apparel offerings.

