Manager, Inventory Management

Carter's Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter’s Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Manager of Inventory Management to lead a team of Analysts across retail inventory lifecycle for stores and eCommerce.

You will partner with buying and planning to optimize stock levels, drive in-stock performance, and improve margin and turns through data-driven strategies. The role emphasizes coaching, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering actionable insights to leadership.

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 – ability to lead courageously and influence across levels.
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to work in a complex cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Analysts to execute and support Retail Inventory objectives pre-season and in-season.
• Ensure weekly execution of inventory strategies and allocations.
• Partner with buying and planning teams to align inventory with in-stock expectations, sales and promotions.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and inventory sharing opportunities.
• Define inventory strategies and optimize productivity through guidance on depth, in-stock opportunities and flow adjustments.
• Assist with Purchase Order writing to support accurate receipts.
• Produce and present regular reports on inventory health and KPIs to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve in-stock, turns and margin via analytics.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Tableau

Inventory ERP systems

Job description

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.

Howyou’llmake an impact:

The Manager, Inventory Managementis responsibleformanaging, coaching, and developing a team of Analysts responsible for successfullyoptimizinginventoryacrossall stages of the product lifecycle forstoresand eCommerceto supportstrategic initiatives,as well assales, margin, and inventory turn goals.This role reports intothe VP & GM ofCarter’ s, and is based in ourAtlanta, GAoffice. Key responsibilities include:

InventoryTeam Management(50%):

• Lead a team ofAnalyststo execute and support Retail Inventoryobjectivespre-seasonandin-season

• In-season:

• Ensure the successful execution of inventory strategies and allocations each week

• Partner withbuying and planningteams to ensure inventory levels areappropriate to support in-stock expectations, salesbuildsand promotional cadence

• Provide support to the team related to ad hoc analysis, field callouts,andinventory sharing opportunities

• Pre-season:

• Gain alignment with cross functional teams related to inventory strategy objectives/changes

• Support the buy process by defining inventory strategies, providing guidance on unit depth, in-stock opportunities, inventory flow adjustments and size curve changes to optimize productivity

• Ensure accurate execution of Purchase Order writing to support accurate receipts

Omni Inventory Management(20%):

• Manage inventory initiatives /changes from start to finish as a business lead

• Analyze store and eCommerce inventory and provide recommendations on how to shape strategies and improve retail inventory quality

• Produce and present regular reports on inventory health, allocation actions, and key performance indicators (in-stock rate, weeks of supply, aged inventory, etc.) to leadership.

• Find opportunities in existing processes and use advanced analytics and/or visualization tools build user-friendly reports to solve businessneeds that optimize for improved sales, margin, in-stocks & turn

Team Development(30%):

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to a team of inventory management professionals

• Encourage critical thinking to promote strategic decision making and problem-solving

• Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment

We’d Love to hear from you if:

Must have:

• 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– proven ability to lead courageously – speak proactively, offer new ideas, take calculated risks, and support positive change

• Proficient in developing strong relationships (collaboration) with all levels of the business

• Analytical / genuine curiosity - ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results

• Strong critical thinking, operational planning, and business curiosity with the ability to work in a complex cross functional environment

• Experience in diagnosing, isolating and resolving complex issues

• Creative and customer focused; ability to develop practical yet innovative solutions

Preferred skills and experience:

• Retailexperience and/or knowledge of buy and replenishment systems is a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, Xlookups, etc)

• Tableau experience is 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.