Senior Product Manager - Inventory Optimization & ML Allocation — On Running
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 3 days ago
Role overview
In short
The Inventory Optimization & Allocation domain operates as an AI-first intelligence hub at the critical intersection of data science, physical logistics, and commercial growth.
Reporting to the Senior Lead / Head of Supply Chain Technology, the Senior / Lead AI Product Manager owns both real-time inventory visibility and the intelligent allocation of inventory across Direct-to-Consumer (D2C), Retail Stores, and Wholesale/Partner channels.
- In short
- The Inventory Optimization & Allocation domain operates as an AI-first intelligence hub at the critical intersection of data science, physical logistics, and commercial growth.
Application process
- AI Expertise: Strong capabilities in modern AI applications, specifically deploying autonomous agents, processing unstructured external data, and orchestrating automated decision workflows.
- Product Mindset: Proven ability to lead cross-functional science and engineering teams through a true product lens, prioritizing continuous discovery, experimentation, and measurable business impact over project outputs. Meet the team
- We reinvent production.
- The Supply Chain Systems and Innovation team powers On’s production with next-level tech.
- We’re always thinking about what’s next.
- From streamlining inventory to automating order fulfillment, we design, implement and optimize systems that make everything run more smoothly.
- By embracing cutting-edge tools and processes, we boost efficiency, eliminate errors and keep On agile. What we offer
- On is a place that is centered around growth and progress.
Additional details
- This role guides the evolution from a rules-based heuristic engine to a fully Machine Learning (ML)-driven model, leading with science to define initial allocation strategies and deploy real-time AI agents that dynamically rebalance stock.
- Champion Product Leadership: Direct the domain roadmap with a strict focus on outcomes, empowering science and engineering teams to solve foundational business problems while integrating systems with Microsoft Dynamics 365, OMS, and the Supply Chain Control Tower via event-driven APIs.
- Product Mindset: Proven ability to lead cross-functional science and engineering teams through a true product lens, prioritizing continuous discovery, experimentation, and measurable business impact over project outputs.
- By embracing cutting-edge tools and processes, we boost efficiency, eliminate errors and keep On agile.
Notes and original content
- Your mission
- Your story
- Meet the team
- What we offer
Questions about this listing
What salary does On Running offer for this role?
On Running lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does On Running offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with On Running during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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