E-Commerce Planner

WÜSTHOF, North America; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WÜSTHOF, North America in Milford, CT is seeking a highly analytical E-commerce Planner to support the financial and operational success of our growing digital business. Reporting to the Senior E-commerce Manager, this role drives planning through sales forecasting, inventory planning, budgeting and performance reporting.

You will translate data into actionable insights, optimize inventory, improve profitability, and support strategic decisions across all e-commerce channels, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years in financial planning, inventory planning, merchandising, or business analysis.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Experience with retail, consumer goods, or e-commerce.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of Amazon Vendor Central; Shopify Analytics, GA4, and Klaviyo preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
• Analyze performance: sales, margins, profitability, inventory, and promotions.
• Develop forecasts across e-commerce channels (Amazon, Shopify).
• Provide SKU-level forecasting and replenishment recommendations.
• Monitor e-commerce KPIs and identify opportunities to improve sales.
• Conduct promotional planning analysis and post-event reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on launches and inventory strategies.
• Manage Amazon monthly financial deductions, including disputes and recovery.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Inventory planning

Excel skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

Amazon Vendor Central

Shopify Analytics

GA4

Klaviyo

Job description

As a manufacturer of high-quality chef's knives, we know, cutting is sharing! Whether it’s cooking a family meal together or sharing a slice of cake, it brings people and families together. That's exactly how we see teamwork. With every day at WÜSTHOF, we want to share our vision, our experience and our success – with you!

WÜSTHOF is seeking a highly analytical and results-driven E-commerce Planner to support the financial and operational success of our growing digital business. Reporting to the Senior E-commerce Manager, this role is responsible for driving e-commerce planning through sales forecasting, inventory planning, financial analysis, budgeting, and performance reporting.

Working closely with Digital, Finance and Supply Chain, the E-commerce Planner will translate data into actionable business insights that optimize inventory, improve profitability, and support strategic decision-making across all e-commerce channels. The ideal candidate combines strong financial and retail planning expertise with a deep understanding of e-commerce performance metrics and cross-functional collaboration.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Milford, CT. Candidates must currently reside within commuting distance to be considered. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Support annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
• Analyze business performance, including sales, margins, profitability, inventory, and promotional results.
• Develop sales, demand, and inventory forecasts across e-commerce channels, including Amazon and Shopify.
• Provide SKU-level forecasting, replenishment recommendations, and inventory planning support.
• Monitor e-commerce KPIs and identify opportunities to improve overall sales performance.
• Conduct promotional planning analysis and post-event reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product launches, inventory strategies, and business initiatives.
• Manage Amazon monthly financial deductions, including disputes and recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Retail Merchandising, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning, inventory planning, merchandise planning, or business analysis.
• Strong skills in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Experience supporting retail, consumer goods, or e-commerce businesses.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of Amazon Vendor Central required; experience with Shopify Analytics, GA4, and Klaviyo preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Core Competencies

• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to turn complex data into actionable business insights.

WÜSTHOF is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a diverse team. We will consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, gender, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetics, or veteran status.