Kipling/Eastpak/JanSport: eCommerce Planner

Kipling • Jersey City, NJ

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Eastpak, JanSport and Kipling, we are three unique brands that embody the same spirit of self-expression and discovery. We’re built to resist whatever life throws at us, to express ourselves as individuals, and inspire positive resistance. We put our people first. We always have and we always will. It is ingrained in our DNA. Good people bring out the good in people, and good people are the foundation of this brand. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who express themselves with the bags we carry and who believe in new experiences, living a life of positivity, and discovering our own way, America’s Packs may the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit www.eastpak.com , www.jansport.com or www.kipling-usa.com . eCommerce Planner (Kipling/Eastpak/Jansport) What will you do? A day in the life of an eCommerce Planner on the Americas Commercial Team looks a little like this. This position is responsible for the (demand, shipped and KPI) planning of JanSport for the America’s Packs division including ad-hoc reporting for Packs. This role serves as a key liaison between buying, finance, and operations in the development of plans (sales, margin, receipts, inventory, and profitability) to achieve financial goals. They will participate in the strategic development and best practices crucial for sustaining and accelerating business growth. The eCommerce Planner reports directly into the Senior Digital Planning Manager. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

Requirements

• A clear understanding of strategic forecasting and financial planning.
• Proficient Excel Skills (creating and managing pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and expanded formulas).
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with others.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while achieving results efficiently.
• Hybrid role located in Jersey City, NJ with requirement to be in person 3 times a week.
• 3+ years of experience and professional achievements in financial merchandise planning.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in either Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience with analytic tools (Google Analytics, Power BI, Big Query).
• Experience with Financial Planning tools
• Proficiency with MS Applications.

Responsibilities

• Own sales and margin planning process for our JanSport eCommerce businesses including monthly forecasts by working with our site, marketplace and buying teams.
• Prepare and publish monthly eCommerce KPIs (demand revenue, shipping forecasts and profitability) and deliver actionable and timely ad-hoc analysis to help drive informed decision making for business-critical recommendations based on insights.
• Communicate results to the broader organization and senior leadership teams.
• Coordinate with Packs DTC planning team updating and distributing key reports.
• Develop and manage OTB framework to guide the buying team on product strategies while maximizing sales and margin opportunities and limiting excess inventory.
• Assist in promotional planning with the goal of aligning our site and financial forecast.
• Work closely with our CRM team to incorporate key customer insights into our forecast.
• Work with demand planning and logistics to forecast replenishment deliveries, communicating any strategy shifts to all teams measuring impact and quantifying issues as they arise.
• Work alongside the Sr. Digital Planning Manager in the annual budget process in partnership with the marketplace, finance, and digital marketing teams.
• Build monthly and quarterly plans to align with America’s Packs annual financial, profit and inventory goals.
• Work alongside the digital team with respect to the seasonal hindsight process addressing any financial risks and opportunities.

Benefits

• extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions
• competitive compensation package
• strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees