Carters Inc.
Supply Chain Analyst, Planning and Forecasting
Carters Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Overview
Supply Chain Analyst, Planning and Forecasting
– Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, SkipHop and Little Planet brands. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's, including meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation. This role is based in Buckhead, GA and reports to the Sr. Analyst, Manager, or Sr. Manager. Responsibilities
60% - Buying/Forecasting: Publish monthly costing and capacity supply forecasts to factories, sourcing, and production teams; create and maintain all buys, including negotiations with factories on delays, shortages, or overages; forecast cross-channel demand, consolidate demand across channels and run buys, forecasts and fabric commits through Anaplan; support multiple buying methods (commit, replenishment, segmentation, short life, evergreen); manage the physical flow of inventory to support customer demand and warehouse capacities; assist with calendar and buy strategy development and related buy/forecast/fabric commit calendars and strategies (segmentation, long life product cycles, commit and replenishment styles). 30% - Order Management: Proactively manage customer purchase orders and related aspects; determine business impact of delivery issues, prioritize, and communicate issues related to product flow; coordinate with transportation/warehouse teams to ensure on-time shipments; compile necessary documentation for customer item setups and customs compliance for import into final country destinations; meet with external customer teams to provide information and support for clear communication and positive results. 10% - Reporting/Project Management: Act as operations team representative for new company initiatives and system rollouts; proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and create efficient tools; monitor open-to-buy and inventory plans for respective business units and provide MAM updates for the forecast; cross-train with other SBUs to ensure all deliverables are met. Must Have
Knowledge of fundamental operations fundamentals (supply and demand matching, forecast error, safety stock, inventory turn, service level, open-to-buy management, constrained supply, etc.). Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with intermediate/advanced Excel skills. Strong focus and proven attention to detail; excellent communication, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills; ability to combine analytical skills with practical business knowledge. Preferred Skills And Experience
0-3 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred. Ability to work across organizational boundaries and levels; proactively identifies and implements process improvements to generate additional revenue and reduce non-value add work; process-improvement mindset with ability to multitask with shifting priorities; team player who works well in a collaborative environment. Our Team Members
Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our company values. Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus-driven environment. Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients. Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely. Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes. Make a Career At Carter’s
Career Development: Success starts from within, and Carter’s offers several paths to elevate your career evolution, including Carter’s University, Toastmasters, mentorship programs, and more. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties may be changed or reassigned at management’s discretion, and employees may be required to perform duties not listed here. 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. Referral information and additional job postings are provided for applicant convenience.
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Supply Chain Analyst, Planning and Forecasting
– Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, SkipHop and Little Planet brands. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's, including meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation. This role is based in Buckhead, GA and reports to the Sr. Analyst, Manager, or Sr. Manager. Responsibilities
60% - Buying/Forecasting: Publish monthly costing and capacity supply forecasts to factories, sourcing, and production teams; create and maintain all buys, including negotiations with factories on delays, shortages, or overages; forecast cross-channel demand, consolidate demand across channels and run buys, forecasts and fabric commits through Anaplan; support multiple buying methods (commit, replenishment, segmentation, short life, evergreen); manage the physical flow of inventory to support customer demand and warehouse capacities; assist with calendar and buy strategy development and related buy/forecast/fabric commit calendars and strategies (segmentation, long life product cycles, commit and replenishment styles). 30% - Order Management: Proactively manage customer purchase orders and related aspects; determine business impact of delivery issues, prioritize, and communicate issues related to product flow; coordinate with transportation/warehouse teams to ensure on-time shipments; compile necessary documentation for customer item setups and customs compliance for import into final country destinations; meet with external customer teams to provide information and support for clear communication and positive results. 10% - Reporting/Project Management: Act as operations team representative for new company initiatives and system rollouts; proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and create efficient tools; monitor open-to-buy and inventory plans for respective business units and provide MAM updates for the forecast; cross-train with other SBUs to ensure all deliverables are met. Must Have
Knowledge of fundamental operations fundamentals (supply and demand matching, forecast error, safety stock, inventory turn, service level, open-to-buy management, constrained supply, etc.). Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with intermediate/advanced Excel skills. Strong focus and proven attention to detail; excellent communication, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills; ability to combine analytical skills with practical business knowledge. Preferred Skills And Experience
0-3 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred. Ability to work across organizational boundaries and levels; proactively identifies and implements process improvements to generate additional revenue and reduce non-value add work; process-improvement mindset with ability to multitask with shifting priorities; team player who works well in a collaborative environment. Our Team Members
Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our company values. Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus-driven environment. Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients. Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely. Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes. Make a Career At Carter’s
Career Development: Success starts from within, and Carter’s offers several paths to elevate your career evolution, including Carter’s University, Toastmasters, mentorship programs, and more. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties may be changed or reassigned at management’s discretion, and employees may be required to perform duties not listed here. 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. Referral information and additional job postings are provided for applicant convenience.
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