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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Atlanta, Georgia

About this job

Carter's, Inc. (NYSE:CRI), is the largest branded marketer in the United States 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 more than 800 Company-operated stores in the United States and Canada and on-line. Carter's is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. If you dream of working with innovative colleagues who support and inspire you, Count on Carter's .

- Collaborate with Merchandising, Design, Operations, Quality, and Design to communicate quality, cost and product needs to global teams

- Directly responsible for the product development process for a multiple product categories, from concept to final product, within a Strategic Business Unit including the development and approval of new trims, art techniques, new fabrications and overall aesthetics.

- Fluent in all aspects of costing for designated product categories; work with Merchandising to understand and anticipate customer needs, the cost and margin goals, and also recommend low-cost alternatives that uphold the integrity of the design

- Maintain accurate and timely records within designated enterprise technology systems; utilize data to analyze and report style development status, product costs, supply risks and quality concerns

- Able to allocate Market & Sales Samples to support Sales, Merchandising and Design that adhere to vendor loading commitments and partner strategies. Identify potential development, safety, quality or cost concerns. Understand and execute final product design changes

- Ensure fabric yardage for all required samples (proto, market, sales and design) was calculated and ordered properly; responsible for accurate documentation, validation and reporting of liabilities, excess fabric disposal and charges related to bulk production or sampling

- Prioritize competing demands to support the business and accelerate submit and sample delivery (art punches, strike offs , fits, size sets, PP samples, etc...) to maintain or expedite production schedules; ability to approve submits with limited or no input from Design or Merch

- Manage the product buying and capacity planning process for multiple product categories within a Strategic Business Unit; ensure timely and accurate fabric ordering, maintain cost records, and renegotiate costs and/or shipment dates related to MOQ or capacity issues

- Communicate and monitor any special testing, shipping, and sampling needs for specific customers (Costco, Sam's, Wal-Mart, etc...)

- Understand the logic and lead times associated with the Buy & Production and Time & Action (T&A) calendars. Ensure approval deadlines and fabric/garment buy dates are met; balance business needs and design preferences to satisfy customer demand

- Create and maintain Production Bill of Materials (BOMs) to meet the desired Design and Merchandising product aesthetics

- Support Product Development & Sourcing Leadership with data management as needed, including costing Request for Quotes (RFQs) and capacity management attributes required for enterprise technology reporting.

- Advanced understanding of Supplier Relationship Management; professional conduct and communication with global partners

- Manage at least one direct report

- Anticipate customer needs and lead special projects to help meet them; perform competitor/internal product aesthetics & cost analysis

- Occasionally perform external research to identify process improvements, document procedures and drive efficiencies and/or automation

- Intermediate understanding of business and profitability, product margin (IMU vs. MMU), and the ability to develop sourcing strategies

Experience and Skills

- Advanced understanding of apparel design, fabric qualities, printing techniques, and merchandising and product development activities

- Advanced grammar and communication skills; capable of interpreting and conveying international business concepts

- Advanced skills using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc...)

- 5 to 8 years industry experience in either Textile and/or Apparel Manufacturing, Sourcing, Merchandising or Product Development

AND

Bachelors Degree, or a minimum of 4 years of additional industry experience directly related to Apparel Sourcing or Product Development

- Potential for international travel, up to 15%

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."