Kipling/Eastpak/JanSport: eCommerce Planner

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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.

Weekly/Monthly Business Management:

• 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.

Department and Category Planning:

• 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.

Quarterly & Annual Budgeting:

• 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.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day.  For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel.  Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 3+ years of experience and professional achievements in financial merchandise planning. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• 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. 

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred:

• 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.

What we will teach you:

• Ecommerce business
• Third Party Marketplaces
• VF Planning Systems

What do we offer you?

At Eastpak, JanSport and Kipling, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you.  That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people.  We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life.  We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity.  Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

To learn more about our benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF”.

To learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.eastpak.com, www.jansport.com or www.kipling-usa.com.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

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Hiring Range:

$74,800.00 USD - $93,500.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.