Operations Analyst

Carter's, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter’s, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Operations Analyst to apply analytical skills to ensure products are available in the right quantities, at the right time, across brands.

You will own buying/forecasting, manage orders, and supervise WIP inventory and reporting, partnering with sales, logistics, and production to maximize profitability and inventory efficiency. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree, strong numeric/analytical skills, and experience in inventory management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong numeric, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to multitask with shifting priorities.
• Understanding of Inventory Management and Forecasting principles.
• APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain buys for all business units, including negotiations with factories on delays, shortages, or overages.
• Monitor vendor performance and adjust logistics to meet deliverables.
• Manage physical flow of inventory to support customer demand and warehouse capacity.
• Publish monthly costing and capacity forecasts to factories, sourcing, and production teams.
• Proactively monitors and analyzes purchase orders and related aspects.
• Communicate with transportation/warehouse teams to ensure on-time shipments.
• Provide weekly reporting on operational performance to cross-functional teams.
• Lead projects for high-priority programs and identify process improvements.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Financial impact

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

## Operations AnalystApplylocations: Atlanta, GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR60583**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.**HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:** The Operations Analyst provides 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.**50%: Buying/Forecasting** Create and maintain buys for all business units, including any negotiations with factories on delays, shortages, or overages Execute necessary revisions to buys, driven by changes in customer demand and/or changes in global supply chain operation Monitor vendor performance and execute any logistic changes needed to meet expected deliverables Manage the physical flow of inventory to support both customer demand and warehouse capacities Publish monthly costing and capacity supply forecasts to factories, sourcing, and production teams**30%: Order management** Proactively monitors and analyzes customer purchase orders and all related aspects. Determine the business impact of any delivery issues, prioritize, and communicate any issues related to product flow as they arise Communicate with transportation/warehouse teams to execute shipments to customers on time. 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**20%: WIP inventory management/Reporting/Project Management** Manage weekly Clubs inbound inventory/WIP Analyze on-hand inventory files and communicate with sales team and internal partners Collaborate with transportation, DC, and Sales daily to maximize revenue goals Provide weekly reporting to cross-functional teams on operational performance of the brand Work independently on projects for high-priority programs Proactively uncover opportunities to improve processes and create efficient tools**WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF: Must have:** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required Customer focused and have a sense of urgency Ability to multitask with shifting priorities Solid understanding of Inventory Management and Forecasting principles Strong numeric, analytical, and critical thinking skills Ability to combine analytical skills with practical business knowledge Excellent communication, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills Ability to work across organizational boundaries and levels Understand financial impact of decisions Proactively identifies and implements process improvements to generate additional revenue and reduce non-value add work Process improvement minded Create reports to provide detailed data regarding historical order and shipping patterns**Preferred skills and experience:** Supply Chain related degree & APICS certified preferred**MAKE A CAREER AT CARTER’S:** Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s 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.*