Strategic Operations Analyst: Inventory & Forecasting

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

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