New Store Operations Coordinator, June 2025 Executive Development Program

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 Store Growth Initiatives, Operations and Inventory Management EDP is responsible for assisting in executing the company’s retail growth strategy across the U.S. and Canada, by supporting store openings, relocations, closures and remodels through project and inventory management.

This role reports into Manager, Store Growth Initiatives and is based in our Atlanta, GA office in our on-site work environment.

40% Project Management

• Play a role in execution of store projects, including openings, relocations, and closures; ensuring successful projects from start to finish by collaborating closely with internal business partners and field teams
• Collaborate across varying departments to help streamline operational decisions and timelines
• Act as a point of contact for internal business partners and field teams, providing logistical support during store projects
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying trends to new or ongoing issues; partner with leadership to implement solutions to minimize disruptions and maximize revenue days
• Assist in creating and refining project plans that align with company initiatives and strategic goals

40% Inventory Management

• Support inventory allocation for new stores, relocations, and remodels, including preparing documentation and supporting field callouts
• Ensure inventory ownership is balanced across store openings, relocations and remodels, considering sales volume, store type and capacity of each store
• Aid in optimizing inventory levels for first 14 months post-opening, based on current performance and comparable stores
• Handle inventory tasks associated with store closings, including managing inventory and coordinating strategies for liquidating or transferring inventory

15% Reporting and Communications

• Track and report on task completion and project timelines to ensure successful outcomes and resolve any outstanding issues
• Assist in running/creating recurring and ad hoc reporting to support store projects; summarizing and communicating findings
• Act as a liaison to the field through proactive communication on all store openings, relocations, remodels and closings inventory and operational activities
• Partner with field leadership to support inventory activities, including managing store closing transfers and new store inventory call-outs

5% Ad Hoc Store Operations Support

• Provide support for various store operations projects, as needed, which may include reviewing processes, remodel stores project management, labor optimization, etc.

We’d Love to hear from you if:

Must have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum cumulative 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 2025

Preferred skills and experience:

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including foundational knowledge of Excel
• Ability to collaborate effectively with varying business partners
• Strong analytical skills with ability to drive business decisions and actionable results
• Experience in retail or customer service is a plus

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.

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In order for your application to be complete, you must complete an assessment. This assessment should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Please note: Your application will not be fully submitted until the assessment is complete.

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.