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eCommerce Merchandise Planner
Carter's
Atlanta, GA, United States
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Job Description
Carter's, Inc.(NYSE:CRI), is the largest branded marketer in the United States of apparel and related products exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carter'sand 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 more than 800 Company-operated stores in the United States and Canada and on-line. 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 18 month bottom- up financial plans by product classification aligned to top down financial targets to establish annual budgets and open to buy
• In partnership with the buyer, align assortment strategies (assortments, pricing, buy quantities) to achieve the financial plans
• Manage in-season pricing weekly, in partnership with the buyer, to determine price changes and markdowns to achieve quarterly unit sales plan while maximizing margin
• Manage in season excess in response to sales trends and achieve budgeted unit commitment
• Execute monthly/as needed re-forecast of comprehensive financial plan aligned top-down goals
• Reforecast sales, margin, and inventory based on current trends, weekly or as needed
• Provide analytical support to the buying team by quantifying impact of strategic, promotion, and assortment changes
• Communicate with business process and IT teams to advance system capabilities or troubleshoot data discrepancies
• Provide ad hoc business reports and analysis as needed
Experience and Skills
• Planning principles, financial budgeting, retail fundamentals, ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Strong analytical skills and proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data into trends and initiate action
• Work cross-functionally with Buyers and Retail partners.
• 4+ years of experience in planning principles, financial budgeting, retail fundamentals, ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Bachelors degree required
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."