Lead - Warehouse Technology & Automation

Join us in revolutionizing our global warehouse operations and delivering excellence across our distribution network! As a Lead - Warehouse Technologies & Automation, you will have the opportunity to lead projects and to support initiatives Globally, which will directly shape and impact the growth and expansion efforts at On, whilst ensuring timely, cost-effective, high quality delivery of our products. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong project management skills, a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for the sporting goods industry.

In your role you will partner closely with key stakeholders across On's Global Supply Chain team, regional operations- logistics colleagues and 3PL partners, among many others. This position is based in Zurich, Switzerland and our working language is English.

Your Mission

- Act as the primary subject matter expert, providing in-depth knowledge and guidance on warehouse equipment, technology implementations, and data-driven logistics optimization

- Manage RFID implementation projects in warehouses and returns centers, ensuring seamless integration and operational efficiency

- Oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning and execution to monitoring, reporting and quality assurance

- Discover specific use cases for RFID technology within the supply chain leveraging RFID data

- Support the planning, design, execution, and go-live of 3PL warehouse automation projects

- Lead the logistics equipment workstream for a 3PL warehouse automation project in EMEA including evaluation of Change requests according to the Logistics concept

- Evaluate and recommend equipment needs for outsourced operations

- Collaborate with regional teams to ensure project alignment, successful implementation, and knowledge transfer

- Evaluate and recommend new warehouse technologies to enhance efficiency and productivity

- Provide ongoing support for implemented technologies

Your Story

- Hold a degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain & Operations Management or a related field

- 5+ years of relevant experience in warehouse projects, warehouse operations and technology implementation

- Deep understanding of scope and change management, with the associated cost management

- Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders or business partners

- Strong understanding of warehouse and distribution operations

- Experience with project management methodologies and tools

- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, preferably with Looker or similar platforms

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Meet The Team

As the Global Intralogistics team we are an integral part of On's Global Warehousing & Distribution function and recognize the critical role we play in optimizing supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction. We are a dynamic and passionate group dedicated to driving excellence and innovation in warehouse operations worldwide. Composed of highly skilled individuals, our team is deeply committed to their work, leveraging data-driven insights and solution-oriented approaches to continuously challenge the status quo and industry standards. We enjoy the freedom to be creative and experiment with new ideas and initiatives and are encouraged to find new and innovative ways to solve issues through diversity of thought while at the same time enjoying working within a passionate team drawn from the global community.
Most lived spirit: we exemplify On's team spirit through close collaboration to create a supportive and constricted work environment.

What We Offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically - to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

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.