S&OP Manager Europe

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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

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 S&OP Manager to own and evolve our Sales & Operations Planning function at a European level, based at our EMEA headquarters in Geneva.

The role sits within the Demand Planning team and is accountable for the full monthly S&OP cycle across all our omnichannel revenue streams: wholesale, retail, e-commerce, partner stores. You will be sitting at the intersection of Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Distribution, with monthly deliverables that feed directly into European senior leadership decisions and global US reporting

As the S&OP Manager, you will run the monthly cycle end-to-end, consolidate the corporate forecast, discuss channel assumptions, and present a clear picture of where the business is heading to senior leadership. You own the inventory, KPI reporting, and communicate shipment forecasts to our Distribution Centers. And you are the one who knows, at any given moment, what the risks and opportunities are across all channels.

Beyond running the process, we expect this role to help us move forward. Our current tools are largely manual, our templates have not been significantly updated in years, and the process has room to be sharper, faster, and more impactful. We expect you to be able to diagnose what needs to change, articulate what better looks like, and drive that improvement progressively while continuing to deliver a reliable monthly cycle.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

Run the monthly S&OP cycle

• Lead monthly channel preparation meetings across all revenue streams to collect inputs and debate assumptions
• Consolidate the corporate forecast and present it to senior leadership for sign-off, with clear scenario analysis, risk and opportunity assessment
• Update systems post-sign-off and report to global US teams

Own inventory and KPI reporting

• Track inventory KPIs, identify deviations from targets, and recommend corrective actions
• Communicate shipment forecasts to Distribution Centers for workforce planning
• Handle ad hoc analyses driven by business context or requests from regional & global Finance and Supply Chain teams

Revamp the process and modernise the tooling

• Diagnose current pain points after your first cycles and propose a clear improvement roadmap
• Work with our analytics team to replace legacy macro-based tools with fit-for-purpose solutions — you will need to articulate what to build, not just what is broken
• Improve how we collect inputs from channel partners: better templates, sharper questions, earlier visibility on risks

Build the partnerships that make the process work

• Establish trusted-partner status with channel directors, senior leadership, DC teams, and global stakeholders
• Be present in the conversations that matter, both in the scheduled reviews and in the informal chats where business insights are shared
• Adapt how you communicate depending on your audience

YOU ARE

• Someone who has done the detail work and knows how to leave it behind when walking into a leadership room: you can crunch the numbers at granular level and then present a clear, credible story to a VP without getting lost in the weeds
• Comfortable challenging people more senior than you — not confrontationally, but as a trusted partner who brings facts, scenarios, and a point of view
• Self-driven: you do not need daily guidance to structure your work, set your priorities, or decide what to tackle next
• Energised by complexity rather than slowed down by it: a monthly cycle that spans six channels, and a legacy toolset is the kind of challenge you find interesting, not overwhelming
• Able to hold two speeds at once — delivering the process reliably every month while setting aside time to think about how to make it better

YOU HAVE

• Around 7–10 years of progressive experience in supply chain, combining inventory/supply planning, demand planning, and direct S&OP management — all three disciplines matter for this role
• A background in apparel, fashion, outdoor, or another seasonal business with long lead times: the planning dynamics need to feel familiar from day one
• Solid technical skills: you are confident with Excel, experienced with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), and comfortable working with forecasting tools
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and operating in a cross-functional, matrix environment
• Fluency in English, the working language of the role; additional European languages are a plus

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: https://bit.ly/49bl1i5

ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS

1️⃣ 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.

2️⃣ If your application is selected: a 30-45mn introductory interview with our Talent Acquisition Team to talk about yourself, your motivations and the role

3️⃣ Interview with the hiring manager (Teams or in-person)

4️⃣ Case study presentation + interview with the hiring team

5️⃣ 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. 

At Columbia Sportswear Company (CSC), we’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone has the same opportunity to thrive. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, nationality, race, religion or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.​

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our success as a global brand. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain exceptional people,ensuring fair practices and transparency in line with evolving standards. We are committed to equal pay for equal work and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

The expected pay listed on this job posting reflects the gross expected pay for Full Time positions.
This pay disclosure will not apply to roles subject to different pay structures due to age or employment category (such as minors, apprentices, or interns) permitted under applicable law/CBA