Senior Director, FP&A - Wholesale

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development programs

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Carter’s Inc. is seeking a Senior Director, FP&A - Wholesale in Atlanta, GA. This strategic leadership role involves driving sales and profit strategies for the Wholesale channel, managing forecasting, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, at least 10 years of FP&A experience, and advanced proficiency in forecasting and analytics tools like SAP and Tableau. The position supports a hybrid work environment, valuing diversity and inclusion within its team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in FP&A.
• Proven ability to handle large datasets and deliver clear, actionable insights.
• Strong interest in understanding various business models and channels.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and profit strategies for the Wholesale channel.
• Lead quarterly sales forecast and annual planning processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align sales and profit goals.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in forecasting software

Sales planning tools

Data analytics

Strategic problem-solving

Exceptional communication

Collaboration skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Senior Director, FP&A - Wholesale page is loaded## Senior Director, FP&A - Wholesalelocations: Atlanta, GAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR56693**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 Senior Director, FP&A – Wholesale is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving sales and profit strategies for our Wholesale channel. This individual will oversee data-driven forecasting and collaboration with cross-functional teams to align sales and profit goals with the Company’s broader business objectives. With a deep emphasis on analytics and strategic decision-making, this role will play a pivotal role in managing short-term sales execution and long-term planning for Carter’s.This role reports to the SVP, Finance, manages 2 direct reports and is based in our headquarters in Atlanta, GA (4 days a week on-site).50%: Sales Planning & Strategy Development* Develop and lead the quarterly sales forecast and annual planning processes aligning with revenue and profitability targets.* Collaborate with the Chief Sales Officer to set and achieve Wholesale long-term sales strategies and growth objectives.* Partner with Wholesale, Merchandising, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment of strategies and operational execution.* Partner with Sales team to develop and update a financial Long-Range Plan (LRP) with associated revenue and gross margin (GM) targets by channel, incorporating strategic initiatives* Translate top-down sales forecast from Finance into initial annual plans (sales and margin targets)* Work closely with the CFO, SVP Finance and senior management to monitor and report on the company’s high priority business initiatives including new strategic opportunities.50%: Forecasting & Analytics* Implement advanced analytics tools and methodologies to refine forecasting process* Identify risks in forecasting or demand planning and implement contingency plans to handle disruptions effectively.* Prepare customer profitability and partner with Sales team on identifying improvements* Analyze Wholesale segment profitability and understand business drivers* Participate in quarterly earnings call preparation including materials for Quarterly Business Review with leadership team.* Prepare materials for Audit Committee and Board of Directors.**WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:** Must have:* Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred* 10+ years of experience in FP&A.* Advanced proficiency in forecasting software, sales planning tools and data analytics (e.g., SAP, Tableau, Power BI).* Proven ability to handle large datasets and deliver clear, actionable insights.Preferred skills and experience:* Industry experience in retail, consumer goods, or wholesale strongly preferred.* Intellectually curious; strong interest in understanding our various business models and channels.* Strategic problem-solving and decision-making skills.* Strong work ethic; ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.* Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.*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.