Manager, Inventory Management

Carter'sAtlanta, Georgia

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

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.

Howyou’llmake an impact:

The Manager, Inventory Management is responsible for managing, coaching, and developing a team of Analysts responsible for successfully optimizing inventory acrossall stages of the product lifecycle forstores and eCommerce to supportstrategic initiatives,as well assales, margin, and inventory turn goals. This role reports into the VP & GM of Carter’s, and is based in our Atlanta, GA office. Key responsibilities include:

InventoryTeam Management(50%):

Lead a team ofAnalyststo execute and support Retail Inventoryobjectivespre-season and in-season

In-season:

Ensure the successful execution of inventory strategies and allocations each week

Partner withbuying and planningteams to ensure inventory levels areappropriate tosupport in-stock expectations, salesbuildsand promotional cadence

Provide support to the team related to ad hoc analysis, field callouts,andinventory sharing opportunities

Pre-season:

Gain alignment with cross functional teams related to inventory strategy objectives/changes

Support the buy process by defining inventory strategies, providing guidance on unit depth, in-stock opportunities, inventory flowadjustmentsand size curve changes tooptimizeproductivity

Ensureaccurateexecutionof Purchase Order writing tosupportaccuratereceipts

Omni Inventory Management(20%):

Manage inventory initiatives/changesfrom start to finish as a business lead

Analyze store and eCommerce inventory and provide recommendations on how to shape strategies and improve retail inventory quality

Produce and present regular reports on inventory health, allocationactions, and key performance indicators (in-stock rate, weeks of supply, aged inventory, etc.) to leadership.

Find opportunities in existing processes and use advanced analytics and/or visualization toolsbuild user-friendly reports to solve business needs thatoptimizefor improvedsales, margin, in-stocks& turn

Team Development(30%):

Provide guidance, mentorship, andtrainingto a team of inventory management professionals

Encourage critical thinking to promote strategic decision makingand problem-solving

Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment

We’dLove to hear from you if:

Must have:

5+ years of experience in Retail (Buying, Planning, Allocations), Inventory Management orarelated field

Demonstrated management skillswith a development-first mindset

Strong communication– proven ability to lead courageously – speak proactively, offernew ideas, take calculated risks, and support positive change

Proficient in developing strong relationships (collaboration) with all levels of the business

Analytical / genuine curiosity - ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results

Strong critical thinking, operational planning, and business curiosity with the ability to work in a complex cross functional environment

Experience in diagnosing,isolatingand resolving complex issues

Creative and customer focused; ability to develop practical yet innovative solutions

Preferred skillsand experience:

Retail experience and/or knowledge ofbuy andreplenishment systemsis a plus

Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables,Xlookups,etc)

Tableau experience is a plus

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.

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This job at Carter's is located in Atlanta, Georgia, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

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What employment applies to this position at Carter's?

Carter's lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Carter's?

Carter's is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Carter's for this role?

Carter's offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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