Specialist, Fleet Initiatives

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter's Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, 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 you'll make an impact:

The Specialist - Fleet Initiatives supports the execution of all fleet-related initiatives including New Store Openings (NSOs), relocations, remodels, and store closings. This role plays a critical executional part in managing a high volume of projects-approximately 100 annually across the team-ensuring operational tasks are completed accurately and on time.

This position works closely with field leaders and cross-functional partners to coordinate day-to-day project activities, track milestones, manage documentation, and support performance tracking efforts.

The Specialist ensures projects move from approval to execution with clarity, organization, and strong store-level partnership.

Project Execution & Coordination - 60%

• Manage detailed project timelines and task tracking across NSOs, relocations, remodels, and closings.
• Partner directly with store leadership and district managers to ensure readiness and alignment.
• Coordinate cross-functional deliverables including inventory flow, marketing materials, fixture delivery, signage, and operational setup.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure milestones are met.
• Escalate risks and delays to Manager proactively.
• Support use of Smartsheet (or other project management platforms) to maintain portfolio visibility.

Performance Tracking & Reporting Support - 25%

• Assist in tracking sales and operational performance of NSOs, relocations, and remodels.
• Support development of reporting tools and performance dashboards.
• Compile and analyze data to identify early performance trends.
• Prepare summaries and updates for leadership review.

Fleet Data & Administrative Governance - 15%

• Maintain accurate records of fleet attributes and store specifications.
• Ensure documentation is complete and accessible across departments.
• Support ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed.

We'd Love to hear from you if:

Must Have:

• 2-3 years experience managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with data.
• Experience with Smartsheet or other project management tools preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner effectively with field teams.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred:

• Exposure to store operations, project coordination, or retail environments.
• 2-3 years of professional experience; retail or multi-unit experience
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into clear summaries.

Make a career at Carter's:

• Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter's 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.