Senior Inventory Management Leader

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

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.