Ecommerce Associate Planner: Forecast & Analytics

Eastpak; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VF Corporation in New Jersey is seeking an Ecommerce Associate Planner to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for North America ecommerce, collaborating with Buying, Digital, Marketing and Finance to deliver forecasts and reporting.

The role focuses on day-to-day trading support, inventory visibility, and promotional analysis to ensure the right products are online when customers want them. 1–3 years experience and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–3 years of experience in planning or analytics.
• Strong interest in Ecommerce, digital performance, and retail analytics.
• Proficient Excel skills with a solid foundation in retail math.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a planning career path.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal and monthly Ecommerce sales and inventory planning, including forecasts, reporting, and plan updates.
• Assist in maintaining rolling forecasts by analyzing traffic, conversion, AOV, promotional activity, and sales trends.
• Track performance versus plan and flag risks and opportunities to the broader team.
• Monitor SKU-level sales and inventory performance to support full-price selling and minimize markdown exposure.
• Assist with promotional setup, performance tracking, and post-promo analysis to inform future decisions.
• Support new product launches by tracking early performance and identifying opportunities to adjust inventory or demand plans.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly Ecommerce and DTC reporting including sales, margin, inventory, and key KPIs.
• Produce ad-hoc analysis to support Ecommerce, Digital, and Buying partners.
• Help document seasonal hindsight and key learnings to support continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with Buying, Digital, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.
• Support allocation and replenishment activities as needed to ensure online inventory availability.
• Communicate clearly and proactively, ensuring alignment on assumptions and priorities.

Skills

Ecommerce

Retail analytics

Excel

Retail math

Analytical skills

Communication

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

VF Corporation in New Jersey is seeking an Ecommerce Associate Planner to support financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for North America ecommerce, collaborating with Buying, Digital, Marketing and Finance to deliver forecasts and reporting.

The role focuses on day-to-day trading support, inventory visibility, and promotional analysis to ensure the right products are online when customers want them. 1–3 years experience and strong Excel skills are preferred.