E-Commerce Planning & Inventory Strategist

W; Milford (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WÜSTHOF, a manufacturer of chef's knives, seeks an analytically minded E-commerce Planner to drive budgeting, forecasting, inventory planning, and performance reporting across Amazon and Shopify. Reporting to the Senior E-commerce Manager, you’ll translate data into actionable insights to optimize inventory and profitability.

The role requires strong Excel skills, financial modeling, and e-commerce analytics.

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.
• Knowledge of Amazon Vendor Central required; experience with Shopify Analytics, GA4, and Klaviyo preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

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 key KPIs and identify opportunities to improve revenue, inventory productivity, and operational performance.
• Conduct promotional planning analysis and post-event reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product launches, inventory strategies, and business initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial Modeling

Forecasting

Data Analysis

E-commerce Analytics

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business

Tools

Shopify Analytics

GA4

Klaviyo

Amazon Vendor Central

Job description

WÜSTHOF, a manufacturer of chef's knives, seeks an analytically minded E-commerce Planner to drive budgeting, forecasting, inventory planning, and performance reporting across Amazon and Shopify. Reporting to the Senior E-commerce Manager, you’ll translate data into actionable insights to optimize inventory and profitability.

The role requires strong Excel skills, financial modeling, and e-commerce analytics.