New Store Operations Intern

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 Store Growth Initiatives, Store Operations Intern is responsible for assisting in executing the company’s retail growth strategy across the U.S. and Canada, by supporting store openings, relocations, closures, and remodels through project management.

This role reports into Manager, Store Growth Initiatives and is based in our Atlanta, GA office in our on-site work environment.

55% Project Management

• Assist in planning and execution of store projects, including openings, relocations, and closures, collaborating with business partners and field teams to ensure smooth projects from start to finish
• Support coordination among varying departments to aid in operational decisions and timelines
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying trends to new or ongoing issues; partner with leadership to implement solutions to minimize disruptions and maximize revenue days
• Assist in creating and updating project plans that align with company initiatives and strategic goals

25% Reporting and Communications

• Monitor and report progress and timelines for task completion, ensuring successful outcomes and resolving any outstanding issues
• Assist in running recurring and ad hoc reporting to support store projects; summarizing and communicating findings
• Assist field through proactive communication on all store openings, relocations, and closings operational activities

20% Ad Hoc Store Operations Support

• Provide support for various store operations projects, as needed, which may include reviewing processes, remodel stores project management, labor optimization, etc.

We’d Love to hear from you if:

Must have:

• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• 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

Preferred skills and experience:

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including foundational knowledge of Excel
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience in retail or customer service is 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 “we’ve always done it this way” mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes

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.

#CARTERSCOLLEGE

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.