Reports to: Omni Planning Manager
Permanent contract
EMEA HQ, Geneva, Switzerland
Hybrid mode (2 days/week home-office)
Start date: at the earliest convenience
OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia Sportswear, we're as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we're proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.
Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: "It's perfect. Now make it better." As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving
Discover a world of diversity within our team of 700+ across 13 European countries, united by the common goal of elevating Columbia to the pinnacle of outdoor brands in Europe. Our omnichannel approach seamlessly integrates Columbia and Sorel brands' engaging in-store and online experiences.
We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.
And we believe in you.
About The Position
We are looking for an
Omni Planner
to join our Planning team and contribute to building a seamless bridge between
demand forecasting
and
supply execution
.
In this role, you will forecast market needs, plan seasonal buys, and ensure our production plans align with both business ambitions and operational capacities. You'll be an analytical thinker who loves working with data — and an effective communicator who can translate insights into action, influencing Sales and Merchandising decisions.
You'll work with tools such as
Blue Yonder, Power BI, and Excel
to automate, analyze, and continuously improve forecasting processes. The role requires someone who thrives in a
complex, fast-paced, multi-season environment
, balancing long-term strategy with short-term execution.
How You'll Make The Difference
* Develop and maintain accurate style- and color-level forecasts, combining statistical modeling and business input.
* Build monthly demand forecasts to inform finished goods flow and production schedules.
* Translate demand signals into supply plans while considering capacity constraints and production timelines.
* Partner closely with Sales, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Finance to align demand, inventory, and revenue goals.
* Monitor forecast accuracy and supply performance, and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
* Define and execute inventory management strategies across European warehouses, ensuring optimal stock allocation by channel.
* Design and enhance Power BI dashboards to support decision-making and performance tracking.
* Present insights and scenarios to influence assortment and production decisions with key business partners.
* Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to evolve tools, KPIs, and planning processes.
YOU ARE
* Analytical and tech-savvy – you love working with data, finding trends, and using tools like Power BI or Alteryx to simplify complexity.
* Business-oriented and influential – you know how to translate numbers into stories, bringing insights that drive decisions across Sales and Merchandising.
* Collaborative and relationship-focused – you build trust and alignment with diverse stakeholders and enjoy solving problems together.
* Curious and improvement-minded – you constantly look for smarter ways to plan, forecast, and automate.
* Structured and resilient – you stay clear and focused even when juggling multiple priorities and timelines.
YOU HAVE
* A degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or a related field.
* 3+ years of experience in demand (preferred) or supply planning, ideally in an omnichannel retail or consumer goods environment.
* Strong command of forecasting and analytics tools: BlueYonder (or an alternative softwear, Power BI, and advanced Excel.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills — you can make complex data clear and actionable for business partners.
* Proven ability to analyze, forecast, and influence, turning insights into tangible business impact.
Perks & Benefits
Significant discounts on Columbia and Sorel products
Soft mobility policy (Geneva office only)
Health insurance allowance for employees in Switzerland
Pilates and yoga classes on our premises, and running groups or sports activities
Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning
A monthly Learning Hour for training, discovery and learning
Unlock your potential: access to in-house training courses (feedback, leadership, Insights...)
DEI initiatives to exchange and strengthen our involvement around these themes
About The Culture
* At Columbia Sportswear, we value an inclusive and open culture that emphasizes the absence of barriers between team members. We are committed to fostering a sense of belonging by encouraging personal connections at all levels, which creates a cohesive and supportive work environment.
* Team members serve as ambassadors for our brand, finding motivation in being part of an organization dedicated to activities they are passionate about. This dedication reflects our commitment to building a team that takes pride in our products and values.
* We offer the opportunity to work for a US-based company within a multicultural environment, where your job has an impact across different countries.
* Our "Always Be Learning" culture of continuous learning enables our employees to identify and develop skills that will enable them to continue to grow within the company.
* "Unlock Your Potential" is the spirit that characterizes our vision of employees' development: to offer them opportunities to grow, in their job, in their team or even to change jobs completely. We grow our people to grow our business.
To learn more about us and our culture, visit our page on Welcome To The Jungle:
About The Hiring Process
Ready to unlock your potential at Columbia Sportswear Company? Apply now to help us connect active people with their passion The hiring team will review your application in the following weeks.
If your application is selected: a 30-45mn introductory interview with our Talent Acquisition Team to talk about yourself, your motivations and the role
Interview with the hiring manager + case study
Your unique strengths align perfectly with our team: we are thrilled to extend you an offer
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.