Carters Inc. · 21 hours ago
Director IT, Supply Chain Planning Systems
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCarter's Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, and they are seeking a Director of Supply Chain Planning Systems. This role is responsible for the strategy, delivery, and operational excellence of enterprise planning technologies, primarily focusing on the Anaplan platform while collaborating with various business leaders to enhance planning capabilities.
Apparel & Fashion
Responsibilities
Partner with Supply Chain and Merchandising leadership to support business strategy through innovative use of planning technologies
Translate business strategy into IT strategic and tactical initiatives that enable enterprise planning capabilities
Collaborate with business, IT, and external partners on requirements definition, solution design, model development, and delivery
Work with business owners to define priorities and initiate initiatives and projects
Prepare and deliver executive-level communications, presentations, and project updates
Ensure creation and maintenance of system documentation, process flows, training materials, and user communications
Lead the design and implementation of planning solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and strategic objectives
Ensure delivery of Supply Chain Planning initiatives with high quality, on-time execution, and adherence to best practices in design, testing, and user experience
Evaluate business processes and system needs to recommend and implement optimal solutions for enhancement, replacement, or deployment
Manage and develop onshore, offshore, and indirect resources
Establish functional goals and objectives aligned with company strategy
Serve as a critical member of the Supply Chain Planning support organization
Oversee end-user training and ongoing support for Anaplan and related planning platforms
Facilitate root cause analysis and resolution of production issues and system defects
Ensure services are delivered in accordance with defined SLAs and SOX compliance requirements
Manage relationships with technology vendors and service partners
Develop and manage operating and project budgets for planning systems and resources
Support financial planning, forecasting, and vendor contract management activities
Qualification
Required
10+ years of IT experience supporting Merchandising and Supply Chain Planning solutions in a complex enterprise environment (retail experience preferred)
3+ years of experience implementing or supporting enterprise planning platforms such as Anaplan, Blue Yonder, o9, Relex, Oracle SCM, or similar technologies
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
Proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical and functional solution designs
3+ years of people management experience, including managing distributed and decentralized teams
Strong analytical and process-oriented problem-solving skills with demonstrated mathematical modeling capability
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and ambiguity
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy
Solid understanding of application configuration, integration, data management, and system architecture
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and documentation skills
Preferred
Anaplan certification or advanced platform expertise
Experience with AI-enabled planning technologies (e.g., Invent Analytics, Impact Analytics, Google AI, or similar)
Combination of consulting and industry experience
Benefits
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Company
Carters Inc.
Carter’s, Inc.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Antonio D. Robinson
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer
Kareema Knighten
EA to EVP Supply Chain, SVP General Counsel, Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer & SVP CIO
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