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:
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual to join our Strategy Office as an Analyst. The Strategy Office is responsible for driving strategic change initiatives across the organization to improve efficiency, enhance customer experience, and support long-term business goals. As an Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, execution, and measurement of transformation initiatives across functions and business units.

40% Analytics

• Analyze data across key business functions including design, sourcing, production, merchandising, inventory management, and retail operations
• Support KPI tracking across initiatives aimed at improving cost efficiency, speed-to-market, product quality, and customer experience
• Conduct data-driven analysis to support the identification, scoping, and prioritization of transformation initiatives
• Conduct industry and competitive research to track market share and benchmark best practices in the apparel, fashion, and retail sectors
• -Assist in developing business cases, financial models, and cost-benefit analyses to evaluate project feasibility and ROI
• Maintain the central repository of documentation and artifacts related to transformation initiatives
• Identify inefficiencies and drive continuous process improvements through data analysis and best practices

30% Operational Execution

• Coordinate with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare financial plans, operating forecasts, and business trends and metrics
• Prepare presentations and briefing materials for senior leaders and stakeholders
• Support change management efforts, including communication plans and training materials
• Monitor operational KPIs and implementation milestones to identify execution risks, recommend corrective actions, and ensure alignment with project goals and business objectives

30% Cross Functional Consensus Building

• Partner with cross-functional teams—including Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, and eCommerce—to gather input, align on goals, and facilitate execution
• Collaborate with other TMO members to drive address dependencies and alignment
• Navigate and build consensus, often with competing priorities and differing viewpoints; use data-driven insights and negotiation skills to drive collective agreements and smooth execution while removing roadblocks
• Champion a mindset of continuous improvement, encouraging teams to embrace new technologies, automation, and data-driven decision-making to enhance performance

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

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop and manage budgets, analyze ROI, and drive efficiencies
• -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Action-oriented approach to taking on new opportunities with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm
• -Ability to establish ambitious and measurable goals, monitor progress, and adjust course as needed
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, matrixed environment that is performing while transforming
• Proven, productive cross-functional partner relationships that drive the work forward

Preferred skills and experience:

• Experience in deploying retail solutions
• Experience with advanced analytics tools
• Strong understanding of retail transformation
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA is a plus
• 2+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business analysis, or transformation roles

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Normal office environment with limited travel
• Role is based in our Buckhead office location, primarily an in-office role

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.