Director – Supply Chain Planning Systems

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Atlanta, GAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR52355
** 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, Osh Kosh 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 reports to the VP, IT Supply Chain Systems, has 3+ direct reports and is based in our Buckhead office. The Director, Supply Chain Planning Systems will:
* Support the Global Supply Chain business through leveraged and innovative use of the Supply Chain Planning IT applications.
* Liaise with the appropriate business partners to understand the business strategy, and to define IT strategic & tactical initiatives in support of the business initiatives.
* Provide direction and lead the design and implementation of IT solutions that contribute to strategic business goals while aligning with the overall IS architecture.
* Ensure the company's Supply Chain Planning initiatives are met in a high quality, timely fashion with a continuous focus on best practices for design, end-to-end business process definition and supporting technology, and overall development, testing, and end-user experience.
* This position is a vital part of the support structure for the Supply Chain Planning functions for CRI.
* Evaluate business systems and user needs related to Supply Chain Planning. Ensure the definition and implementation of the most relevant solution for process support / improvement, upgrade, system deployment, replacement, or enhancement and issue resolution.
* Support end-user training and ongoing support. Facilitate and coordinate the analysis and resolution of operational issues related to Anaplan and other relevant supply chain solutions.
* Management of Supply Chain Planning and support services; maintaining the services per SLA and meeting IT SOX compliance
* Supervise and develop direct, offshore and indirect reports.
* Collaborate closely with key business, IT partners and external partners in requirements development, model development and evaluation, and overall solution delivery
* Lead the delivery of Supply Chain Planning IT initiatives##
** Secondary Functions
*** Preparing and delivering executive and/or project presentations and deliverables
* Working with business owners to strategize, prioritize and initiate projects
* Leads the establishment of objectives and goals for his/her functional area, aligned with company objectives and goals.
* Leads defining changes in organization structure and job descriptions to best accomplish the objectives of his/her area of responsibility. Leads and approves changes in the compensation of his/her subordinates and also recommends or approves their transfer, promotion, or discharge, within the limits of his/her authority as delegated by his/her superior without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era
* Manages creation of system and process documentation, training materials, and necessary communication to staff members, other IT members (infrastructure and development), IT leadership, user base, executive leadership, vendors, etc.##
** Description of responsibilities/ Time Spent
*** Strategic direction setting, communications, relationship management
** 20%
*** Project direction / team coordination
** 40%
*** Support for applications  
** 30%
*** Budgeting/other Admin
** 10%**## We’d Love to hear from you if:##
** Must have:
*** 10+ years’ experience in information technology, directly supporting Merchandising & Supply Chain Planning solutions in a complex environment; retail experience a plus
* Deep Supply Chain Planning business and technology experience. 3+ years experience implementing Anaplan, Blue Yonder, O9, Relex,…