Forecasting Analyst

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

This role typically reports into the Senior Forecasting Manager, and is based in our Buckhead office in our on-site work environment

75%: Execute the forecasting and buying processes for assigned product categories.  
-    Maintain appropriate buying strategies to support brand and SBU specific service levels
-    Own forecast consolidation for assigned product categories across all channels.   
-    Interact with all channels team regarding all upcoming deliverables and updating information the team passes off.
-    Assist with the Anaplan Seasonal Forecast Model as needed.  May include initial style setup and maintenance in the model.
-    Adhere to all critical calendar deliverables including forecast publish dates, fabric commits, buys, and style costing updates.
-    Maintain forecast for assigned business areas in Anaplan Long Range Plan (LRP) Forecast Model as dictated by capacity planning calendar.

15%: Support other SBUs on forecasting team in forecasts, buys, and reporting.
-    Assist other SBUs in updating and publishing forecast, fabric commit, etc. style level templates.   
-    Work with Anaplan team to enhance and update models as needed. This includes trouble shooting and identifying issues and working to resolve.

10%: Ad Hoc Reporting and special projects:
Validate data for accuracy on companywide initiatives such as hierarchy conversion, tableau conversion, etc. Work with necessary teams to correct data inaccuracies and suggest enhancements to current processes.  

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:
Must have:
-    1+ Years of experience in related field
-    BA / BS in related field (mathematics, engineering, supply chain, finance, etc.)
-    Apparel, replenishment, or short-life cycle forecast experience preferred
-     Knowledge of fundamental Forecasting and Inventory Management principles (Supply and Demand matching, forecast error, safety stock, inventory turn, service level, open to buy management, constrained supply, etc.) 
-    Superior technical skills including advanced Excel and MS Access
-    Analytical, process driven approach to problem solving
-    Ability to work in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines and varying levels of ambiguity
-    Detail oriented (on time and accurate)

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.