Operations Analyst June 2026 Edp

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 Operations Analyst manages the WIP process from Factory Order to DC Receipt to Customer Shipment. Theyoversee every step in the process including WIP delays, WIP shortages, quality issues, transportation delays, demand changes, system issues, order fulfillment,etcand be involved in daily decision making to maximize profitable sales while controlling inventory.

This roletypicallyreports into the Sr. Manager/Manager of Operations and is based in our Buckhead, GA office.

• 50%: Buying

• Procurement: Placing Buys toProduction Planningand oversee the accuracy of the Purchase Orders. Find solutions/report issues that arise

• Manage single-season, multi-season, and replenishment product types

• Weekly Status Updates: Generate and analyze weekly reporting metrics for the Weekly Operations Status Meeting.

• Open-To-Buy:Monitor open-to-buy and inventory plans for respective business units

• Documentation:Maintainand update all necessarydocumentation and standardize processes

• 50%: WIP Tracking/Coverage/Reporting

• Factory Production Support: Perform analysis of factory product slides/shortages and recommendexpeditingproduct or even cancelling product where necessary

• Tracking Inbound Inventory: Constant monitoring,reviewingand tracking all inboundproductto ensureit’son schedule to meet the required in-DC date.Determinethe business impact of any delivery issues, prioritize and communicate any issuesrelativeto product flow

• Excess Inventory:MonitorsExcess Inventory and constant attention to reduce Excess Inventory or sell at the best possible price

• Internal Liaison: Act as the point person between the Sales,Production Planning, Transportation, Order Management, Forecasting, and other teams to ensure any issues related to on-time delivery are handled andproperly communicated

• Demand Orders: continuous monitoring of the Demand orders and adjusting Supply as needed to accommodate. This includes reacting to new orders or changes to existing orders such as size changes, customer need datechange, packaging changing, DC changes, etc.

• Reporting: Generate weekly reporting as needed that may reach outside the specific Brand/SBU area (DC Receiving, CRD reporting, System Milestone Reporting, etc.)

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:

Must have:

• Strong numeric, analytical, and critical thinking skills

• Ability to multitask with shifting priorities

• Candidate must have a strong focus and proven attention to detail

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimumcumulative GPA of 3.0(3.2 GPA or higher strongly preferred)

• Required to have graduated within 6 months of class start date

• Must be able to start in the role full time by June 2026

Preferred skills and experience:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, MicroStrategy, Tableau,and an intermediate/advanced user of Excel

• Solid understanding of inventory management and forecasting principles

• Ability to combine analytical skills with practical business knowledge

• Must be capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Excellent communication, analytical, leadership, and interpersonal skills

• Customer focused andhave a sense of urgency

• Team player who works well in a collaborative environment

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred

OUR TEAM MEMBERS:

• Lead Courageously:Havea strong senseof personal values that align withourCompany values

• Collaborates Broadly:Build cooperation, trust,andthrive in a consensus driven environment

• Customer Focus:Proactively seek opportunities toleveragedata 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 toutilizethese tools to elevate your professional prowess.

NOTE: Thisjobdescription 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 thejob 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.