Sr. Manager, DC Continuous Improvement & Technologies - Carter's

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carters Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carters, OshKosh Bgosh, 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 YOULL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Partner with supply chain leadership to manage and execute comprehensive network and distribution center

optimization projects that align with overall business strategy and respond to evolving business needs. Oversee

the analysis of distribution centers, transportation networks, systems across various scenarios. Coordinate cross-

functional teams to evaluate service/cost tradeoffs, using these insights to guide informed decision-making and

strategic alignment across the leadership team.

This role typical reports into VP/General Manager, has 0 direct reports (if applicable) and is based in our Braselton

office in our on-site work environment

Project Management and Oversight - 40%

- Manage supply chain projects and initiatives focused on warehouse technology platforms, automation, and

continuous improvement, lead project teams.

- Assist leadership teams in managing projects targeting CPU, UPH, and capital investment.

- Utilize feedback and benchmarking processes to identify continuous improvement projects.

- Partner with business leaders to balance demand and LRP forecasts to optimize supply chain efficiencies.

- Drive initiatives through analyzing long range supply chain needs that support business requirements by

optimizing existing DC assets, automation, and process improvement.

- Research and recommend controls and automation platform solutions - manage external partnerships as

needed.

- Engage outside resources, like universities and industry organizations, to stay abreast of emerging supply

chain trends, solutions, and technologies.

- May work on special projects or other duties as assigned such supporting transportation or service provider

negotiations.

- May be called upon to a lead a team of analysts, engineers, or project managers.
Data Analytics and Reporting - 40%

- Build data collection and analytics capabilities to uncover operational, service level, or capacity insights and

highlight risks.

- Engage business leaders and planning teams to ensure annual peak plans optimize costs while balancing

capacity and service levels.

- Support supply chain leaders in developing cause/effect and root cause identification of distribution cost

drivers.

- Develop and manage distribution network reporting in support of end-to-end visibility initiatives.

SC Network and DC Strategy - 20%

- Support supply chain and business leaders in key initiatives and change cycles through the establishment and

review of processes in the distribution network and related facilities.

- Develop, implement, and action the distribution network roadmap.

- Develop and maintain 3PL engagements and ensure partners are integrated into the overall network

strategy and needs.

WED LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF: Must have:

- Bachelors degree in business, Engineering, Finance, or related fields; advanced degree a plus.

- Demonstrated success in leading DC Operations and engineering, minimum 5 years experience in project management, continuous improvement and strategic initiatives end-to-end.

- Leader in project management, including stakeholder coordination, timeline management, and effective meeting facilitation.

- Demonstrated achievement of results, including savings generation, improvements to consumer service levels and providing options to achieve desired outcome.

- Embraces fact-based decision making; naturally seeks to leverage and/or integrate internal and external data and cost modeling. Preferred skills and experience:

- Demonstrated strength in partnering with internal customers; regularly communicates with stakeholders for alignment.

- Entrepreneurial spirit preferred; hands-on leadership required.

- Driven and able to balance multiple priorities.

- Knowledge of warehouse control and execution systems a plus.
OUR TEAM MEMBERS:

- Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values

- Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environment

- Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers

and/or internal clients

- Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely

- Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the "weve always done it this way" mentality and explore new

ways to achieve desired outcomes

MAKE A CAREER AT CARTERS:

- Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to

enhance your career evolution. From Carters 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.