Strategic Analytics and Planning Manager

The Knot Worldwide

Strategic analytics manager forecasting eCommerce demand for The Knot Worldwide, a celebration-planning platform. Driving performance analysis, promotional modeling, market intelligence, and revenue optimization for leadership decisions.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,498 - $143,140 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in demand forecasting, statistical analysis, and business performance evaluation, with a strong ability to influence strategy through data-driven insights. Proficient in building analytical frameworks and communicating effectively with stakeholders to drive business outcomes.

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Demand ForecastingStatistical AnalysisBusiness AnalyticsAdvanced Excel SkillsRetail Math

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Hard Skills

Forecasting MethodologiesTime-Series ModelingRegression AnalysisCausal ModelingPerformance Analysis

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCollaborationCommunicationProactive MindsetInfluencing Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

AI for DashboardsAnalytical Frameworks

Industry Keywords

ECommerceMarket IntelligencePromotional StrategyCompetitive AnalysisInvestment ROI Modeling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage demand forecasting models for annual planning and ongoing re-forecasting cycles for eCommerce businesses
Initiate planning and forecasting for strategic partners and core business performance across channels
Prepare weekly business reviews and MBRs, presenting performance analysis, scenarios, and recommendations to leadership
Analyze business performance drivers and forecast variances, providing root-cause analysis
Lead recurring performance reporting and ad hoc analyses
Model and measure promotional strategy, including depth, timing, targeting, lift, cannibalization, and margin impact
Build a reusable framework for evaluating future promotional scenarios
Own competitive and market intelligence and feed insights into promotional and product strategy
Serve as the source of truth for business definitions and metrics across Registry, WWS, and Paper
Partner on cross-functional analytics initiatives and predictive models supporting revenue optimization
Support market sizing, competitive analysis, and investment ROI modeling

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–6 years of experience in Business Analytics, Strategic Planning, or Quantitative Finance
Expertise in forecasting methodologies and statistical analysis, including time-series, regression, and causal modeling
Proficiency in retail math and understanding of business performance drivers
Advanced Excel skills
Comfort navigating ambiguous datasets and building scalable analytical frameworks
Strong track record of influencing business strategy through data-driven insights
Ability to balance strategic thinking with detailed execution
Ability to communicate clearly and influence stakeholders on performance and action
Proactive, collaborative mindset focused on impact and execution
Ability to use AI to build dashboards and connective storytelling models (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Retirement benefits
Generous leave policies
Flexible vacation
Generous parental leave
Mental wellbeing support
Physical health support
Financial planning support
Perks and discounts
Growth and development initiatives
Virtual collaboration and intentional gatherings for roles not eligible for in-office expectations