Wholesale Planner Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

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Wholesale Planner locations
Atlanta, GA
time type
Full time
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Posted 10 Days Ago
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JR42825 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 Wholesale Planner will leverage analytics to unlock insights, drive strategic decisions, and deliver measurable business impact through data-driven decision-making. This role supports our Walmart business, one of our most strategic partners, and reports to the Director of Account Planning and is based in our Atlanta office in our on-site work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

60% Walmart Account Planning Consistently identify inventory opportunities to improve profitability, productivity, and drive topline sales
Create and maintain monthly production forecasts and retail sales ladders for annual replenishment and seasonal fashion programs, utilizing space and rack modular planning and optimizing productive inventory levels
Presents scenario-driven strategy proposals and hindsight to key stakeholders for optimal collaborative decision making
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and classification. Communicate risk and propose corrective action
Complete various support requests from senior leadership and sales leaders which often have short deliverable timeframes
Work closely with sales and merchandising teams to establish clear sales targets, aligning to the organization’s goals and objectives 40% Operational Oversight Act as the Supply Chain liaison for

Sales Planning:

Manage product allocations as needed, operate as the escalation point person to mitigate service challenges with the supply chain team, and troubleshoot item set up issues
Oversee ad hoc allocation tools and system enhancements to streamline workflow and communication

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF

Must have: Minimum of 5 years of experience in a merchandise or financial planning role within Retail or Wholesale Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and synthesize into actionable insights within Microsoft Excel Expert experience in planning principles, financial budgeting, and comprehensive ad hoc reporting Demonstrated ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment, quickly adjusting to new circumstances and challenges with a high level of productivity and accuracy
Proven ability to effectively communicate and present complex ideas and strategic initiatives to internal/external partners at all levels
BS or BA degree Preferred skills and experience: Experience as a supplier to Walmart Analytical and curious, who can think strategically and provide insightful perspectives and actionable insights
Motivated leader, embracing team building and professional coaching
Previous experience in retail apparel industry and/or the children’s business sector

OUR TEAM MEMBERS

Lead Courageously:

Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values

Collaborates Broadly:

Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environment

Customer Focus:

Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients

Drive Growth:

Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely

Cultivates Innovation:

Respectfully challenge the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes

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. About Us 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. Caring, teamwork, flexibility, and growth are what make us different. What’s not to love? Don’t see an opening?
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