Analyst Wholesale
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.
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
65% Walmart, Department stores & Clubs focus
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
JBP construction
35% 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: (Requirements section)
Must have:
5+ years in Merchandise Planning, Financial Planning, or Wholesale Planning
Strong Excel and analytical modeling expertise
Experience building sales forecasts, inventory projections, and budgets
Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and present strategic insights
Experience working with cross-functional teams (Sales, SC, Merchandising)
Bachelor’s 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