Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter's Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, Skip
- Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.
How you'll make an impact :
The Analyst - Inventory Management is responsible for optimizing the distribution of inventory to each store to maximize sales and profitability. This role typical reports into the Sr. Analyst - Inventory Management and is based in our Atlanta, GA office in hybrid work environment.
30% : Execute the inventory allocations for your product category multiple times per week
30% : Use analytics and critical thinking to shape the inventory strategy, being flexible to course correct and make data-driven decisions
Analyze store inventory at the style / size level, identify over and under performers and provide suggestions to improveEnsure inventory is balanced across stores, considering sales volume, store type, and capacity of each store (weekly)Ad hoc analysis to Planners and Buyers identifying opportunities and risks (e.g. lost sales); markdown recommendations; and future buy recommendations (e.g. buy quantities, assortment)30% : Create, build, and maintain partnerships across the organization
In partnership with the Buyer and Planner, determine how much inventory of each item to allocate to stores (weekly) based on assortment / planning strategiesManage weekly / monthly replenishment forecasts to the DC / Store Ops teams to help with workflow planningPartner with OML team and assistant buyers on Order Management activitiesAct as liaison to the field through proactive communication and addressing concernsSummarize and communicate findings, insights and reporting to leadership10% : Create, manage and analyze inventory purchase orders
Validate, write and troubleshoot POs for seasonal buysRecommend inventory sharing opportunities across channels during product lifecycleReport out on inbound receipts to cross-functional partnersWe'd Love to hear from you if :
Must have :
Detail-orientedAbility to finish tasks on time with accuracy and consistency, easily recognize mistakes, and produce high quality work
Analytical / genuine curiosityAbility to analyze data, and communicate key findings effectively to business partners and leadership
Can review multiple metrics and identify outliers when analyzing business opportunitiesCreates strategies or solutions based off multiple data pointsIntermediate Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables, Vlookups, etc)Strong communicationProficient in developing strong relationships with all levels of the business
Communicates ideas or strategy clear and conciselyCan identify what and when information should be communicated to the leadership team and does so in a succinct matter1-3 years experience in inventory, retail planning / buying / allocation / operationsBachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in inventory managementPreferred skills and experience :
The ability to prioritize effectively while balancing feedback from multiple stakeholdersProficient in developing strong relationships with all levels of the businessAbility to synthesize and communicate results clearly and effectivelyEnergetic self-starterHighly organized with a strong attention to detailAdept in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issuesRetail store experience and / or knowledge of distribution and replenishment systems a plusOur Team Members :
Lead Courageously : Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company valuesCollaborates Broadly : Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environmentCustomer Focus : Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and / or internal clientsDrive Growth : Set aggressive goals and implement plans preciselyCultivates Innovation : Respectfully challenge the "we've always done it this way" mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomesMake a career at Carter's :
Career Development : Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter's University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.NOTE : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.
Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
