Operations Co-Op

Carters Inc. • Braselton, GA

2d

About The Position

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, SkipHop 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. The Operations Co-Op will be responsible for learning the basic functions of multiple departments across the distribution center. The process for facilitating this will be a rotational schedule in which the Co-Op will move from one area to another in a structured manner. The Co-Op will work with Supervisors and Managers in the areas they are assigned to understand the basics of the department. At the completion of the rotational schedule, the Co-Op will have a high level understanding of the flow of product through the facility from Inbound, through the processing engines, to Outbound and the activities necessary to optimize that flow. Observe the daily workload/workflow for a specific functional area and recommend sound business adjustments to ensure the functional area is operating at most efficient model. Understand all functional area performance metrics (safety, accuracy, efficiency, service, and cost) for all channels of business. Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and equipment. Support the day-to-day operations of the functional area and monitor efficiency. Understand all production levers that impact the functional area productivity rates while maintaining high levels of service, quality and morale. Support implementation of SOP’s (standard operating procedures) and daily work guidelines and processes that optimize resource utilization (people, equipment, technology). Promote teamwork within your functional area. Work closely with distribution staff and understand their roles and contribute to team goals. Create and participate in an operational project that supports distribution objectives. We’d Love to hear from you if: Must have: In pursuit of Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or related field Previous experience in a leadership role Ability to stand and work for long periods of time and repetitively lift up to fifty pounds Preferred skills and experience: Previous experience in a warehouse environment Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team oriented environment. Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tasks and challenges. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability 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. We’ve become an industry leader by providing quality – from the clothing we sell to the careers we offer our team. Shared values have paved the way to our success. We nurture inclusive work environments for everyone. We invest in our teams with training and development programs to help them build their skills. We succeed together; everyone is welcome to grow in many ways. We’ve kept our close-knit warmth since our founding. You’ll have the opportunity to work with colleagues who often become fast, lifelong friends while making new connections and sharing memorable experiences. Caring, teamwork, flexibility, and growth are what make us different. What’s not to love?

Requirements

• In pursuit of Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business or related field
• Previous experience in a leadership role
• Ability to stand and work for long periods of time and repetitively lift up to fifty pounds

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team oriented environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tasks and challenges.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability

Responsibilities

• Observe the daily workload/workflow for a specific functional area and recommend sound business adjustments to ensure the functional area is operating at most efficient model.
• Understand all functional area performance metrics (safety, accuracy, efficiency, service, and cost) for all channels of business.
• Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and equipment.
• Support the day-to-day operations of the functional area and monitor efficiency.
• Understand all production levers that impact the functional area productivity rates while maintaining high levels of service, quality and morale.
• Support implementation of SOP’s (standard operating procedures) and daily work guidelines and processes that optimize resource utilization (people, equipment, technology).
• Promote teamwork within your functional area.
• Work closely with distribution staff and understand their roles and contribute to team goals.
• Create and participate in an operational project that supports distribution objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern