Job Description
Carter’s, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh brands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. They are also sold through more than 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and online at www.carters.com, www.oshkosh.com, and www.cartersoshkosh.ca. The Company’s Just One You and Genuine Kids brands are available at Target, its Child of Mine brand is available at Walmart, and its Simple Joys brand is available on Amazon. The Company also owns Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Carter’s is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information may be found at www.carters.com.
Essential Job Functions
– BUSINESS ACUMEN & PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE (~40%)
– PRODUCT MANAGEMENT (~40%):
– FORECASTING & TREND (~20%)
Supervisory / Budgetary / External Communication Responsibility
– Manage 1 direct report
– Travel as necessary – design, account sell-ins, and market knowledge
Experience and Skills
– 4-7 years of experience in a retail buying or merchandising position; experience developing a line structure is critical
– Strong knowledge of retail metrics in order to effectively analyze results across channels and markets
– Experience working with design, sourcing, product development, tech design, and other cross-functional partners
– Excellent communication and management skills; must possess ability to persuade, build consensus, and effectively disseminate information among all parties
– Proficiency and knowledge of retail math and analytics, merchandising principles, product knowledge, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
– Well-developed presentation skills needed to present to senior level executives and key accounts
– Sample management, sample check-in, sample closet management, presentation setup and clean up
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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