Product Packaging Development Associate

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 Product Packaging Development Associate role is an individual contributor position responsible for all aspects of the development process for labeling and packaging.  He / she communicated with the supplier to develop and negotiate cost and ensures approvals are completed on time.  This role typically reports into the Sr Manager or Manager, Packaging & Trim and is based in our Buckhead office.

45%: Development Process:
-   Daily communication with internal teams (Merchandising, Marketing etc.) and PDC partners to lead communication on creative intent development needs.
-   Kickoff and communicate all development and changes related to product packaging & labeling.
-   Engage in cost negotiations for nominated suppliers and communicate to cross-functional teams.
-   Work with Sr Manager to ensure ESG goals are a part of the development process.
-   Approve all layouts and colors for packaging vendors for nominated suppliers prior to bulk production.
-   Manage all development translations for specific packaging items for international countries.

35%: Process and Calendar Adherence:
-   Ensure approval of all packaging and labeling development are completed on time.
-   Maintain correct and timely packaging & labeling information in Flex PLM, including cost, image and relevant supplier information.
-   Maintain size and weight charts for all brands for use on packaging in collaboration with TD and Merchandising.
-   Partner with Sr Manager and CGS to remove roadblocks for any production related issues that arise. 

20%: Product Management:
-   Partner with Product Integrity to ensure all labeling and packaging requirements include care instructions, fiber content and other regulatory requirements for both domestic and international countries of distribution are considered with developing each component.
-   Support Sr Manager on special projects to meet customer needs and drive productivity (i.e. Product Packaging Manual, seasonal guidelines, size charts, etc).

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:
Must have:
- 1 to 4 years industry experience in either Textile and/or Apparel Manufacturing, Sourcing, Merchandising or Product Development
- Bachelor’s Degree or a minimum of 4 years of additional industry experience directly related to apparel Sourcing or Product Development
- Intermediate understanding of apparel construction and design, fabric qualities, product costing, printing techniques, and merchandising and product development activities
- Advanced grammar and communication skills; capable of interpreting and conveying international business concepts
- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong analytical and project management skills; ability to anticipate and proactively arrive at viable solutions
- Demonstrate strong, consistent problem-solving abilities; results driving communication

Preferred skills and experience:
-Professional conduct and communication with matrix-based organizations and global teams
-Ability to assist with special projects such as performing competitor/internal product aesthetics and cost analysis

- Ability to lift small parcels weighing up to 30 lbs.

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.