Carters Inc.

Associate Merchant

Carters Inc.  •  United States (Onsite)  •  12 hours ago
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Job Description

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.

Howyou’llmake an impact

This role reports intoaMerchant,Senior Merchantor Directorandis based in ourBuckheadoffice

40% Style Set up/System Management

  • Utilize reports and systems to create hindsight decks and specialized business reports

  • Manage FlexPLM inputs,understand complexities of database andimpactsto other systems– ensuring data input isaccurateand up to date

25%:Strategy and Line Structure

  • Lead business “deep dives” to support new strategy development and improve existing ones

  • Partner with manager to develop and manage seasonal line structure

  • Developa strongunderstanding of the marketplace, recognizing trends and how they relate to our brand.

  • Maintain awareness of the competition, understanding flow cadence, product assortment, and make/valueequation

  • Deliver selling recaps to cross-functional teams.

20% Sample Management

  • Assistin sample management,sample check-in, samplecloset organization,and presentation set/cleanup

15%:Costing, Pricing, Margin Management

  • Manage cost tools, analyzemargins& deliverrevenue goals based on financial plans

We’dLove to hear from you if: (Requirements section)

Must have:

  • 1-2years of experiencein fashion merchandising, retail sales, or buying

  • Strong knowledgeof retail metrics to effectively analyze results across channels and markets

  • Bachelor’s Degreerequired

Preferred skills and experience:

  • Proficient with Microsoft office Suite

  • Strong product knowledge and presentation skills

  • Detail-oriented and organized

  • Abilityto manage and prioritize workload

Makea career at Carter’s:

  • Career Development:Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance yourcareerevolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you toutilizethese tools to elevate your professional prowess.

NOTE: Thisjob 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

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.

Carters Inc.

About Carters Inc.

Carter’s, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in the United States and Canada of apparel and related products 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 nearly 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United States and Canada and on-line at www.carters.com, www.oshkosh.com, and www.cartersoshkosh.ca. The Company’s Just One You, Precious Firsts, 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.com. The Company also owns Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Carter’s is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. If you dream of working with innovative colleagues who support and inspire you, Count on Carter's.

Industry
Fashion & Apparel
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Year Founded
1865
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