Product Development Associate

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:
Join our fast-paced, deadline-driven Product Development team and help bring innovative, best-in-class parenting essentials to market. As the Product Development Associate, you will play a key role in keeping our team organized and on track through agile administrative support, project tracking, and timeline management.
You’ll serve as the team expert in our proprietary Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool, support essential cross-functional processes and communication, and help maintain our digital product catalog. This position will also manage some straightforward launches independently. This is a highly collaborative role that requires excellent organizational skills, adaptability, and strong attention to detail. This is a hybrid role that requires a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

35%: Schedule & Timeline Management 

• Set up, track and manage product development timelines and new product information using PLM tool.
• Communicate upcoming milestones and key schedule issues across teams.

35%: Cross-Functional Coordination & Reporting

• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver on needs for PD process: duty rates/HTS codes, forecasts, final pricing, etc. 
• Handle sample requests, distribution, shipping/receiving and tracking for new products in development.
• Create and distribute weekly and monthly reports to support product and business needs.
• Assist in tracking ongoing product changes and maintain internal tracking & communication tools.

30%:  Product Development & Admin Support

• Create and maintain digital file structure and process
• Submit and track invoices, manage coding, and monitor payment status in SAP
• Support the broader PD team with additional administrative duties, special projects, and day-to-day needs

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:
Must have:

• 2+ years of experience in product development, merchandising, or operational support role (internship experience considered).
• Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours to accommodate communication with global partners.
• Passion for creating high-quality consumer products that support modern parenting.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with PLM systems is a plus.
• Compensation for this position ranges from $70,000 - $80,000 a year based on experience  

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.