Wholesale Planner

Wholesale Planner 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:

Carter's is hiring a Planner to own the planning for Walmart - one of our largest and most strategic wholesale partnerships. This is an ownership role from day one: you will build the production forecasts and retail ladder plans that drive the business, bring your own recommendations to sales and merchandising leadership, and see your decisions show up on shelves nationwide.

You will work a hybrid schedule out of our Atlanta office alongside the sales, merchandising, and supply chain partners you plan with, and you will sit on a defined career path with a clear next step to Senior Planner. If you want a seat at the table rather than a seat behind a spreadsheet, this is the role.
60%:
Account Planning Own the planning for the Walmart account: identify inventory opportunities to improve profitability and productivity and drive topline sales

Create and maintain monthly production forecasts and retail sales ladders for annual replenishment and seasonal fashion programs, using space and modular planning to optimize productive inventory levels

Present scenario-driven strategy proposals and hindsight to sales, merchandising, and planning leadership for collaborative decision-making

Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and classification; communicate risk early and propose corrective action

Partner with sales and merchandising to establish clear sales targets aligned to organizational goals

Complete support requests from senior leadership and sales leaders, often on short time frames
40%:
Operational Oversight & Supply Chain Act as the Supply Chain liaison for planning: manage product allocations and serve as the escalation point to mitigate service challenges

Troubleshoot item setup issues and resolve fulfillment escalations

Oversee allocation tools and system enhancements to streamline workflow and communication

Mentor analysts and associate planners on planning processes and standards WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:

Must have:4+ years of experience in merchandise or financial planning within retail or wholesale

Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookup functions, large data sets)
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain forecasts and retail ladder plans

Proven ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations

Strong communication and relationship skills for cross-functional and retailer-facing collaboration

High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment BS or BA degree, or equivalent practical planning experience

Preferred skills and experience:

Experience planning for a mass retailer (Walmart, Target, or similar)
Familiarity with planning systems (Anaplan, Blue Yonder, or similar) and retail reporting tools

Experience in the apparel industry and/or the children's business

Interest in mentoring analysts and associate planners as the team growsMAKE 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.
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