Inventory Management Intern, Summer 2024

Carters Inc.

Feb 13, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Sales & Business Development
Atlanta

Requirements

Detail-Oriented:
Ability to finish tasks on time with accuracy and consistency, easily recognize mistakes, and produce high quality work
Analytical /Genuine Curiosity:
Ability to analyze data, and communicate key findings effectively to business partners and leadership
Can review multiple metrics and identify outliers when analyzing business opportunities
Creates strategies or solutions based off multiple data points
Strong Communication:
Able to share inventory concerns with business partners (e.g. Buyers, Planners)
Communicates ideas or strategy clear and concisely
Can identify what and when information should be communicated to the leadership team and does so in a succinct matter
The ability to prioritize effectively while balancing feedback from multiple stakeholders
Proficient in developing strong relationships with all levels of the business
Ability to synthesize and communicate results clearly and effectively
Energetic self-starter
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
Adept in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables, Vlookups, etc)
Retail store experience and/or knowledge of distribution and replenishment systems a plus
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (3.2 strongly preferred)
Enrollment in a Bachelor/Master’s degree program at the time of the internship (certificate programs are not eligible)
Availability to start on the designated start date in May
Availability to work for a minimum of 10 out of the 11 weeks of the defined internship period which runs from May-August
Knowledge of allocation principles, retail fundamentals, ad hoc reporting and analysis (i.e., Excel)

Responsibilities

30%: Execute the inventory allocations for each item, multiple times/week
30%: Use analytics and critical thinking to shape the inventory strategy, being flexible to course correct and make data-driven decisions
Analyze store inventory at the style/size level, identify over and under performers and provide suggestions to improve
Ensure inventory is balanced across stores, considering sales volume, store type, and capacity of each store (weekly)
Ad hoc analysis to Planners and Buyers identifying opportunities and risks(e.g. lost sales); markdown recommendations; and future buy recommendations (e.g. buy quantities, assortment)
20%: Create, build, and maintain partnerships with all levels of the organization
In partnership with the Buyer and Planner, determine how much inventory of each item to allocate to stores (weekly) based on assortment/planning strategies
Manage weekly/monthly replenishment forecasts to the DC/Store Ops teams to help with workflow planning
Partner with OML team and assistant buyers on Order Management activities
Act as liaison to the field through proactive communication and addressing concerns
10%: Responsible for creating, managing and analyzing inventory purchase orders for both ecommerce and brick & mortar stores
Validate, write and troubleshoot POs for seasonal buys
Recommend inventory sharing opportunities across channels during product lifecycle
Report out on inbound receipts to cross-functional partners
10%: Summarize and communicate findings, insights and reporting to leadership

Carters Inc.

To serve the needs of all families with young children

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1865

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

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. 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.