Analyst, Planning

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:

As the Carter’s Wholesale team continues to thrive, we are looking for a strategic, analytical, and flexible Planning/Allocation Analyst to join our team. This role analyzes sales trends, inventory levels, and demand forecasts to optimize product allocation across stores and distribution centers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and highly organized, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

75% Allocation and Inventory Management

• Monitor distribution center flow and store-level inventory to proactively address potential stockouts or excess inventory
• Support new item launches, modular transitions, and seasonal programs
• Manage the on-order file and customer allocations to ensure accurate and timely shipments
• Achieve inventory in-stock goals through monitoring both account and corporate stock positions
• Communicate risks and opportunities related to demand shifts, supply disruptions, or promotional lift
• Generate performance reports and provide actionable insights to Sales and Supply Chain teams
• Collaborate with forecasting, production planning, and logistics teams to ensure alignment between supply and demand
• Assist in resolving allocation discrepancies or fulfillment issues

25% Reporting

• Update and enhance reporting to best support inventory planning and allocations; report on metrics such as sell-thru, productivity, weeks/months of supply, and fill rates to internal/external customers
• Conduct store analysis on sales performance and inventory quality, identifying store needs by sku for sell-through improvement
• Provide ad hoc business reports and analysis as needed supporting leadership
• Participate and present in key business meetings
• Continually strive to improve quality of information, analytical techniques, processes and systems

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

Must have:

• 1-2 years’ experience in retail/wholesale planning, allocation and business analysis
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookup functions, data analysis)
• Familiarity with retail reporting systems and supply chain tools
• Ability to translate data into strategic allocation decisions
• Strong communication and relationship skills for cross-functional and retailer-facing collaboration
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred skills and experience:

• BS or BA degree preferred

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.