Wholesale Planner

Carters Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter’s Inc. in Atlanta is hiring a Planner to own the Walmart planning partnership from day one, building production forecasts and retail ladders to drive profitability and topline sales.

You will present scenario‑driven proposals to leadership and work with cross‑functional partners on a clear path toward Senior Planner. Role requires 4+ years in planning, advanced Excel, and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; familiarity with Anaplan or Blue Yonder is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in merchandise or financial planning within retail or wholesale.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookup functions, large data sets).
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain forecasts and retail ladder plans.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own the planning for the Walmart account: identify inventory opportunities to improve profitability and drive topline sales.
• Create and maintain monthly production forecasts and retail sales ladders for replenishment and seasonal programs.
• Present scenario-driven strategy proposals to sales, merchandising, and planning leadership for collaborative decision‑making.
• Analyze historical data and trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and classification; communicate risk early and propose corrective action.
• Partner with sales and merchandising to establish clear sales targets aligned to organizational goals.
• Complete support requests from senior leadership and sales leaders, often on short timeframes.
• Act as the Supply Chain liaison for planning: manage product allocations and serve as the escalation point to mitigate service challenges.
• Troubleshoot item setup issues and resolve fulfillment escalations.
• Oversee allocation tools and system enhancements to streamline workflow and communication.
• Mentor analysts and associate planners on planning processes and standards.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

BS or BA degree

Tools

Anaplan

Blue Yonder

Retail reporting tools

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, 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:

Carter’s is hiring a Planner to own the planning for Walmart — one of our largest and most strategic wholesale partnerships. This is an ownership role from day one: you will build the production forecasts and retail ladder plans that drive the business, bring your own recommendations to sales and merchandising leadership, and see your decisions show up on shelves nationwide. You will work a hybrid schedule out of our Atlanta office alongside the sales, merchandising, and supply chain partners you plan with, and you will sit on a defined career path with a clear next step to Senior Planner. If you want a seat at the table rather than a seat behind a spreadsheet, this is the role.

60%: Account Planning

• Own the planning for the Walmart account: identify inventory opportunities to improve profitability and productivity and drive topline sales
• Create and maintain monthly production forecasts and retail sales ladders for annual replenishment and seasonal fashion programs, using space and modular planning to optimize productive inventory levels
• Present scenario-driven strategy proposals and hindsight to sales, merchandising, and planning leadership for collaborative decision-making
• Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and classification; communicate risk early and propose corrective action
• Partner with sales and merchandising to establish clear sales targets aligned to organizational goals
• Complete support requests from senior leadership and sales leaders, often on short timeframes

40%: Operational Oversight & Supply Chain

• Act as the Supply Chain liaison for planning: manage product allocations and serve as the escalation point to mitigate service challenges
• Troubleshoot item setup issues and resolve fulfillment escalations
• Oversee allocation tools and system enhancements to streamline workflow and communication
• Mentor analysts and associate planners on planning processes and standards

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF

Must have:

• 4+ years of experience in merchandise or financial planning within retail or wholesale
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookup functions, large data sets)
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain forecasts and retail ladder plans
• Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations
• Strong communication and relationship skills for cross-functional and retailer-facing collaboration
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• BS or BA degree, or equivalent practical planning experience

Preferred skills and experience:

• Experience planning for a mass retailer (Walmart, Target, or similar)
• Familiarity with planning systems (Anaplan, Blue Yonder, or similar) and retail reporting tools
• Experience in the apparel industry and/or the children’s business
• Interest in mentoring analysts and associate planners as the team grows

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.