Senior Analyst, Real Estate

Carter's Retail Inc.; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter’s Inc. is seeking a Real Estate Analyst to support growth by analyzing data and guiding store location and performance decisions. You will collaborate with real estate, finance, and other teams to provide insights and reporting across a multi-store portfolio.

The role includes leading forecasts and optimization tooling, monthly portfolio reviews, and ad hoc analyses to support forecasting, planning, and portfolio management. A strong data storyteller is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in financial analysis, real estate analysis or related retail analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, real estate or related field.
• Strong written & verbal communication; data storytelling for different audiences.
• Proficient in Excel, SQL or Power BI; CoStar and GIS knowledge a plus.
• Attention to detail and FP&A terminology understanding.
• Self-motivated with curiosity to improve analysis and the business.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data to support store locations and performance for North America.
• Lead real estate portfolio reporting and forecasting activities.
• Prepare analyses for monthly reviews and new store opportunities.
• Manage pipeline reporting using CoStar and other databases.
• Translate data into storytelling for diverse audiences.

Skills

Financial analysis

Real estate analysis

Data storytelling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Finance/Real Estate

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

CoStar

GIS mapping

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, Osh Kosh 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 Real Estate Analyst supports the company’s growth by analyzing data and helping the team make informed decisions about store locations and performance. This role works closely with real estate, finance, and other teams to provide insights and reporting across a multi-store portfolio. This role reports to the Sr. Director, Real Estate Strategy & Analytics Real Estate Support (50%): Provide data driven insights for North American real estate portfolio (store fleet) Primary lead for CRI proprietary forecasting and optimization tool to help drive data driven Real Estate decisions Management of real estate pipeline reporting including interaction with finance, accounting, and legal Ad hoc requests to support the forecasting, planning, and analysis of the Company’s real estate portfolio Real Estate Analysis (50%): Prepare analyses and presentations for the monthly portfolio review and new store opportunities Manage Pipeline Management reporting via CoStar transaction module and other databases Updating and maintenance of quarterly fleet performance reports shared across Carters Ability to adapt data into storytelling and adjust to various audiences We’d Love to hear from you if:
• 3+ years in financial analysis, real estate analysis or related retail analysis
• Bachelor’s degree required (Business Management, Finance, Real Estate, or related field preferred)
• Strong communication and data storytelling skills- convert complex analytical findings into clear, impactful messages
• Proficient in Excel, SQL or Power BI tools; CoStar, mapping proficiency with GIS platforms a plus
• Strong written & verbal communication skills, general understanding of Retail KPI’s and FP&A terminology
• Excellent attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Real Estate Finance Proformas with understanding of financial definitions
• Self-motivated and intellectually curious – seeks opportunities to improve analysis and the business without being asked
• Assisting in administrative functions to manage and complete presentations Preferred skills and

experience

• Team player who thrives on working across multiple functions, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with executive level leaders.
• Experience with statistical models and AI platforms a plus 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. We’ve become an industry leader by providing quality – from the clothing we sell to the careers we offer our team. Shared values have paved the way to our success. We nurture inclusive work environments for everyone. We invest in our teams with training and development programs to help them build their skills. We succeed together; everyone is welcome to grow in many ways. We’ve kept our close-knit warmth since our founding. You’ll have the opportunity to work with colleagues who often become fast, lifelong friends while making new connections and sharing memorable experiences. Caring, teamwork, flexibility, and growth are what make us different. What’s not to love?