Inventory Strategy Manager

Carter; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter's Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Manager of Inventory Management to lead a team of analysts responsible for optimizing inventory across all product lifecycle stages for stores and eCommerce.

The role emphasizes driving in-season strategies, cross-functional alignment with buying and planning, and delivering actionable insights to improve sales, margin, and in-stock performance. The position reports to the VP & GM and requires strong leadership, analytical rigor, and ability to translate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Retail (Buying, Planning, Allocations), Inventory Management or a related field.
• Demonstrated management skills with a development-first mindset.
• Strong communication and relationship-building across all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Analysts to execute and support Retail Inventory objectives pre-season and in-season.
• In-season: ensure inventory strategies and allocations weekly.
• Partner with buying and planning teams to ensure inventory levels are appropriate to support in-stock expectations, sales builds and promotional cadence.
• Provide support to the team related to ad hoc analysis, field callouts, and inventory sharing opportunities.
• Produce and present regular reports on inventory health, allocation actions, and KPI metrics to leadership.

Skills

Inventory management

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

Carter's Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Manager of Inventory Management to lead a team of analysts responsible for optimizing inventory across all product lifecycle stages for stores and eCommerce.

The role emphasizes driving in-season strategies, cross-functional alignment with buying and planning, and delivering actionable insights to improve sales, margin, and in-stock performance. The position reports to the VP & GM and requires strong leadership, analytical rigor, and ability to translate