Job Description

Carter's, OshKosh, and Skip Hop stores are conducting interviews virtually and in-person. Interviews may take place via video and candidates will be notified of this when scheduling interviews.

Job Description

Carter's, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. They are also sold through more than 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and online at www.carters.com, www.oshkosh.com, and www.cartersoshkosh.ca. The Company's Just One You and Genuine Kids brands are available at Target, its Child of Mine brand is available at Walmart, and its Simple Joys brand is available on Amazon. The Company also owns Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Carter's is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information may be found at www.carters.com.

- BUSINESS ACUMEN & PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE (~40%)

* Utilize reports and systems to create hindsight decks and specialized business reports
* Lead business take-aways and deep dives to support new strategy development or improve existing ones
* Manage SBU cost tools, analyze margin & deliver revenue goals based on financial plans

- PRODUCT MANAGEMENT (~40%)

* Pro-actively manage the Corporate and product calendar - hitting key milestone meeting deliverables and deadlines
* Manage FlexPLM inputs, product hang/fold codes, & packaging - ensuring data input in accurate & up to date
* Partner with manager and cross functional teams to develop brand strategies to fit the needs of all channels (stores, eCommerce, wholesale, & international)
* Partner with Carters design, technical design, art & PDC teams to balance make & value across the assortment
* Own sample management, closet organization, and presentation set up
* Communicate product changes and updates to cross functional teams

- FORECASTING & TREND (~10%)

* Develop strong understanding of the marketplace; recognizing trends & how they relate to our brand
* Maintain awareness of the competition understanding flow cadence, product assortment & make/value equation
* Utilize past knowledge (fashion & analytical) plus current trends to develop new strategies &/or opportunities
* Own preparation for competitive review

- PRESENTATIONS (~10%)

* Present initial creative & actual product to retail & wholesale partners (creative freezes, channel partner handoff, sales meeting, etc.)
* Deliver selling recaps to cross-functional teams

Experience and Skills

- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

- Strong product knowledge and presentation skills

- Detail oriented and organized

- Ability to manage and prioritize workload

- 2-4 years fashion merchandising, retail sales, or buying experience

- Strong knowledge of retail metrics in order to effectively analyze results across channels and markets

- Bachelors degree required

- Potential travel for market knowledge / competitive landscape

- Sample management, sample check-in, sample closet management, presentation setup and clean up

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.
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