What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Analyst position at Carters, Inc?
Carter's, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel 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 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and online at www.carters.com, www.oshkosh.com, and www.cartersoshkosh.ca. The Company's Just One You 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. The Company also owns Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Carter's is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information may be found at www.carters.com.
The Procurement Analyst, Indirect Procurement is responsible for managing the procurement process for assigned categories within the Distribution Center, to ensure efficiency and value in the acquisition of goods and services.
- Communicate with suppliers regarding requirements, quotes, orders, cancellations, invoices, account reconciliation and outstanding concerns.
- Assist in the onboarding of new suppliers
- Identifying and resolving problem transactions, ensuring that the resolution is well-documented and communicated to the appropriate parties
- Manage inventory of supplies and anticipate changes based on market trends
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators.
- Assist with tracking expenditures for budget and forecast variance analysis.
- Research, analyze, and gather data to support purchasing decisions.
- Work with Indirect Procurement Teams to identify broader sourcing opportunities
- Establish relationships with leadership and internal business partners; building a robust understanding of strategic direction, requirements, and priorities across spend categories.
- Bring new ideas, methods, and approaches to stakeholders. Leverage expertise to challenge the status quo and drive decisions and actions necessary to improve business processes
- Partner with Indirect Procurement team to develop savings plan
Accuracy and attention to detail is critical- Ability to prioritize according to need and urgency
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide service and work effectively with diverse groups of people at various levels within the organization and external contacts
- Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal
- Strong PC skills. Proficiency in Excel, preferred
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work independently and complete tasks on-time with minimal oversight
- Knowledge of ordering, contracts, invoices, and budgeting.
- 1-3 years of experience working in Procurement or related field.
- Understanding of procurement processes and strategic sourcing.
- Knowledge of contract language.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or other related fields
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Normal office environment with limited travel.
Role is based in our Braselton DC.
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.
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