Kipling​/Eastpak​/JanSport: eCommerce Planner

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February 27, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
R-At Eastpak, Jan Sport 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.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit ,  or .
** eCommerce Planner (Kipling/Eastpak/Jansport)
** 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 Jan Sport 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 Jan Sport 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.

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,…