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Associate Planner
Carter's
Atlanta, GA, United States
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Job Description
Carter's, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in the United States and Canada of apparel and related products exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. They are also sold through nearly 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United States and Canada and on-line at www.carters.com, www.oshkosh.com, and www.cartersoshkosh.ca. The Company's Just One You, Precious Firsts, and Genuine Kids brands are available at Target, its Child of Mine brand is available at Walmart, and its Simple Joys brand is available on Amazon.com. The Company also owns Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Carter's is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. If you dream of working with innovative colleagues who support and inspire you, Count on Carter's.
• Create, maintain and present category level plans that support sales, margin and inventory level targets
• Track and provide informed input on a rolling Open to Buy
• Own the seasonal category planning process, and partner with Buyers to generate and maintain bottoms up and middle out category plans for seasonal buys
• Identify chase product, execute purchase orders, coordinate with supply chain to ensure timely receipt of goods
• Produce ad hoc analysis to answer questions; and identify trends, opportunities and risks in the business
• Communication with Planning Manager, Buyer, Associate Buyer, Assistant Buyer and others throughout Retail organization as needed
• Make recommendations to Planner and Buyer on markdowns, plans, and assortments
• Identify process needs and partner with Buyers and Planners to create and update best practices
• Monitor competitors and other online businesses for fresh and compelling ideas
Experience and Skills
• Retail Planning experience preferred, eComm experience a plus
• 2-4 years experience in planning principles, allocation, retail fundamentals, ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Bachelors degree required
• Knowledge of planning principles, financial budgeting, retail fundamentals, ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Strong analytical skills, proficient with allocation and planning systems (e.g. JDA), and data warehouse systems (e.g. MicroStrategy)
• Expert in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of distribution and replenishment systems 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.