Planning and Forecasting Analyst

Serving the needs of all families with young childrenCarters Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children encompassing Carters OshKosh Bgosh 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 Carters.

HOW YOULL MAKE AN IMPACT:
The Forecasting and Planning Analyst provides leadership and analytical skills to ensure our brands have the right product in the right place at the right time. This role involves making daily decisions that maximize profitability and has a large impact on sales margin and inventory.
This role reports into the Sr. Analyst Manager or Sr. Manager and is based in our Buckhead GA office.
Responsibilities include:

60% - Buying/Forecasting
Publish monthly costing and capacity supply forecasts to factories sourcing and production teams
Create and maintain all buys including any negotiations with factories on delays shortages or overages
Forecasting: Working with cross channel/team members to forecast WHS demand consolidate demand across channels and run buys forecasts and fabric commits through Anaplan
Support multiple buying methods: including but not limited to commit replenishment segmentation short life and ever green product
Manage the physical flow of inventory to support both customer demand and warehouse capacities
Calendar and buy strategy development: Help support buy/forecast/fabric commit calendars and help develop key strategies related to buy strategies (segmentation long life product cycles commit and replenishment styles)

30% - Order Management
Proactively manage customer purchase orders and all related aspects
Determine the business impact of any delivery issues prioritize and communicate any issues relative to product flow as they arise
Communicate with transportation/warehouse teams to execute on time shipment to customers
Compile all 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 as needed for clear communication and positive results

10% - Reporting/Project Management
Operations team representative for new company initiatives and system rollouts
Proactively uncover opportunities to improve processes and create efficient tools
Monitor open-to-buy and inventory plans for respective business units provide MAM updates for the forecast cross train with other SBUs to ensure all deliverables are met

WED LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:
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 and an intermediate/advanced user of Excel
Candidate must have a 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
Bachelors 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 minded and 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 weve always done it this way mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes

MAKE A CAREER AT CARTERS:
Career Development: Success starts from within and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carters 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.