Senior AI-Powered Retail Allocator (EMEA)

ON.com LLC; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

On is seeking a Senior Retail Allocator in Zürich to blend analytical thinking with commercial understanding to optimize inventory across stores. This role sits at the intersection of planning, retail, and operations and supports moving toward data-driven, AI-powered allocation decisions.

You will collaborate with Retail, Planning, Supply Chain, and Data teams to deploy next-generation allocation capabilities across the region, driving stock health and availability while communicating clearly

Qualifications

• 4+ years in Retail Allocation, Retail Planning, or Retail Analytics within apparel, footwear or lifestyle brands.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and key retail KPIs (sell-through, stock cover, size performance).
• Able to identify risks and opportunities early and act accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Support shift from forecast-driven to demand-led replenishment using data and system insights to refine allocation decisions over the season.
• Contribute to the transition to a fully AI-powered allocation system and act as a reference for best practices in allocation.
• Analyze sales, stock, and size performance at SKU and store level, identifying missed sales opportunities and stock imbalances.
• Manage allocation and replenishment to ensure the right product is in the right place by monitoring performance and adjusting flows based on sales and stock.
• Support communication between central and local teams with clear, positive communication.

Skills

Retail Allocation

Retail Planning

Retail Analytics

Job description

On is seeking a Senior Retail Allocator in Zürich to blend analytical thinking with commercial understanding to optimize inventory across stores. This role sits at the intersection of planning, retail, and operations and supports moving toward data-driven, AI-powered allocation decisions.

You will collaborate with Retail, Planning, Supply Chain, and Data teams to deploy next-generation allocation capabilities across the region, driving stock health and availability while communicating clearly