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 Wholesale Planner will leverage analytics to unlock insights, drive strategic decisions, and deliver measurable business impact through data-driven decision-making. This role supports our Walmart business, one of our most strategic partners, and reports to the Director of Account Planning and is based in our Atlanta office in our on-site work environment.

Key Responsibilities:
60% Walmart Account Planning

Consistently identify inventory opportunities to improve profitability, productivity, and drive topline sales
Create and maintain monthly production forecasts and retail sales ladders for annual replenishment and seasonal fashion programs, utilizing space and rack modular planning and optimizing productive inventory levels
Presents scenario-driven strategy proposals and hindsight to key stakeholders for optimal collaborative decision making
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and classification. Communicate risk and propose corrective action
Complete various support requests from senior leadership and sales leaders which often have short deliverable timeframes
Work closely with sales and merchandising teams to establish clear sales targets, aligning to the organization’s goals and objectives

40% Operational Oversight

Act as the Supply Chain liaison for Sales Planning: Manage product allocations as needed, operate as the escalation point person to mitigate service challenges with the supply chain team, and troubleshoot item set up issues
Oversee ad hoc allocation tools and system enhancements to streamline workflow and communication

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:
Must have:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a merchandise or financial planning role within Retail or Wholesale
Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and synthesize into actionable insights within Microsoft Excel
Expert experience in planning principles, financial budgeting, and comprehensive ad hoc reporting
Demonstrated ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment, quickly adjusting to new circumstances and challenges with a high level of productivity and accuracy
Proven ability to effectively communicate and present complex ideas and strategic initiatives to internal/external partners at all levels
BS or BA degree

Preferred skills and experience:

Experience as a supplier to Walmart
Analytical and curious, who can think strategically and provide insightful perspectives and actionable insights
Motivated leader, embracing team building and professional coaching
Previous experience in retail apparel industry and/or the children's business sector

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 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.