Carters, Inc

Office Administrator / Executive Assistant

Carters, Inc$80K — $85K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years administrative experience supporting the Vice President level
  • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Ability to manage confidential information professionally
  • Capable of lifting 20+ lbs and handling physical tasks as required

Responsibilities

  • Manage all office operations, including project management and vendor relationships
  • Oversee office organization, safety, and logistical needs
  • Provide executive support, managing calendars and coordinating activities
  • Process and manage executive travel arrangements and expenses
  • Plan and execute internal meetings and events to improve visibility
  • Assist with candidate interview scheduling and workforce logistics
  • Support employee engagement initiatives and maintain organizational charts

Benefits

  • On-site work 4 days a week (Mon-Thurs)
  • Opportunity to interact with executive teams and contribute to organizational efficiency
  • Involvement in support for both local and remote office functions
  • Engagement in various company events and initiatives
Full Job Description


HOW YOULL MAKE AN IMPACT:

This role typically reports to the VP, GM Skip Hop and is based in our NYC office on-site 4 days/week (Mon-Thurs).

50%: Office Operations

- Point person on all office operation needs (i.e. project/construction management, repairs, maintenance, improvements, processes), working with IT, HR and facilities

- Leads project management responsibilities and on-site support of construction and other office projects as needed

- Build and maintain relationships with vendors, building staff and management to ensure office safety and prompt response to office needs (fire safety, mail and delivery process, office security)

- Oversees the general wellbeing of the office, maintains organization, and coordinates with relevant teams to address any issues

- Maintains kitchen and office supplies including ordering and storing

- Coordinate and lead any internal office moves and office set-ups for guests (specifically visiting executives)

- Acts as the liaison with external cleaning service to ensure service is meeting expectations

- Provide front desk reception service (greeting guests and answering phones) as needed

- Manage badge and QR code process for employees and visitors

- Misc. operational support to the office

- Create shipping labels for all outgoing product samples and packages

- Receive all incoming packages and ensures appropriate team is notified

- Is the lead for all trade show sample shipments

- Liaise with shipping carrier, ensures on-time arrival and pickups at destination


40%: Executive Assistant

- Manage Vice President calendar including the executive office calendar between Carters and Skip Hop teams

- Plan, prioritize and organize high volume of day-to-day activities, increasing efficiency for the Vice President

- Process all expenses including all executive team travel and SAP invoicing (building expenses, office supplies, cleaning services, and contractors)

- Arrange meetings, coordinate special events, and prepare agendas to increase executive visibility at all levels within the organization (i.e. huddles, department meetings, town halls, coffee chats, trainings and holiday celebrations)

- Coordinate with Carters Headquarters Office in Atlanta to manage executive meetings and visits

- Manage remote meetings and build relationships with Atlanta based departments

- Support customer meetings, including managing food, room requirements and greeting as needed

- Manage the contingent workforce process including processing contracts and managing expenses


10%: Misc. Administrative

- Schedule candidate interviews (and candidate travel, as needed)

- Manage and follow through on candidate expense reimbursement

- Assist with planning and execution of employee engagement events

- Maintain company organizational charts and employee photos


WED LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF: Must have:

- Strong organizational skills including the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously with excellent attention to detail Ability to operate independently

- Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction and meet deliverables in a fast-paced environment

- 5+ years administrative experience supporting the Vice President level

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Strong, intermediate skills in MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook - Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner

- Anticipates needs with a strong sense of initiative and high level of customer service

- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 20+ lbs; pulling or pushing of carts and boxes when necessary

Preferred skills and experience:

- Previous experience supporting a remote satellite office or consumer goods/ wholesale environment

- Previous successful experience supporting a team

- Domestic and international travel planning experience preferred

- Strong project management skills

- Creative thinking and the ability to find innovative solutions

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.

Compensation for this position ranges from $80,000-$85,000 based on skills and experience.

About Carters, Inc

Carter's, Inc. operates as a children's apparel and accessories company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. Its Carter's brand products include baby products, such as bodysuits, pants, dresses, knit sets, blankets, layette essentials, bibs, booties, sleep and play products, rompers, and jumpers; play clothes comprising knit and woven cotton apparel; sleepwear products consisting of pajamas in cotton, fleece, and ploy-jersey; and other products, including bedding, outerwear, swimwear, footwear, socks, diaper bags, gift sets, toys, and hair accessories. The company also provides products under the OshKosh brand name, which comprise play clothes in denim, fleece, and other fabrics for sizes newborn to 14. It sells its products through company-operated stores, department stores, and online, as well as through other retail outlets, such as specialty stores, national chains, and mass merchants. As of January 2, 2021, the company operated approximately 800 Carter's retail stores, 100 OshKosh retail stores, and its products were available in approximately 18,000 department stores and other retail outlets in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Carter's, Inc. was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Learn more about Carters, Inc
Size
15,900 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$109.7 million
Founded
1865
5 Year Trend
+1.7%
Revenue
$3 billion
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