Burlington Stores Hiring for Vice President, Merchant Import Operations Job at Burlington, NJ Full Time

LOCATION 2006 Route 130 North Burlington NJ US 08016

Overview

Position Summary:

The VP, Merchant Import Operations is responsible for driving the accelerated expansion of the Direct Imports area by leading the MIO team to develop and implement scalable processes. Collaborate with cross functional partners to optimize the end-to-end import order process, supporting the short and long-term goals of the Company. The role is highly visible, with regular interaction with Merchandising, Planning and Supply chain leadership and requires influential communication skills to gain support and drive action with fact-based data. The VP will be an innovative leader with the ability to identify opportunities to accelerate the import expansion and to identify causes of obstacles and implement robust plans to address while collaborating with business partners.

The VP, Merchant Import Operations delivers results from end-to-end, demonstrates urgency, and independently resolves obstacles. Identifies and prioritizes the most critical areas to drive impactful results. Communicates expectations and requirements well with both the business and technology teams to develop appropriate solutions. Directs research and analysis for identifying, evaluating, and driving strategic opportunities. Ensures processes are developed and executed in accordance with time and action deadlines. Develops, implements, and drives improvement to key performance indicators and metrics. Delivers cost productivity while improving service levels and overall performance. Collaborates and drives initiatives and strategies by providing technical expertise to support future business needs. Researches and stays up to date with current best practices in operations solutions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee sample process from receipt to purge: initial samples, TOPs, samples for Licensors, etc. in connection with facilities partners.
• Manage approval process with merchant teams for all sample submits including trims, dips, print strike offs, fabric quality and samples against established standards.
• Coordinate with Burlington QC to review all samples received from vendors for compliance to standards.
• Must have experience executing multi-year operational goals, incorporating knowledge of production trade regulations, testing protocol, product integrity, production cycle timeline, fabric, and garment construction, overseeing expenses.
• Development of import strategies that support and relate to business priorities and underlying financial and/or merchandising strategies.
• Lead group in identifying ongoing cross functional process improvement opportunities with regard to the import order process that will systemically reduce merchant time utilization away from operational activities (compliance, cubing, transportation).
• Fosters collaborative partnership with Import Department, Compliance & Transportation, Merchandise Process Analysts, Vendor Relations and Supply Chain Initiatives to ensure appropriate problem solving occurs.
• Guides team to alleviate merchant administrative responsibilities in Direct Import processes by providing appropriate resources to support.
• Leads effort to develop training on Direct Import merchant processes, considerations, and other requirements.
• Establishes high performance standards, measures, and manages team performance to achieve those standards, with a high focus on coaching and development.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationship amongst members of cross-functional teams (Merchants, Supply Chain, IT, etc.).
• Serves as the first point of contact for the Merchant community on order execution processes.
• Develops standards for appropriate and accurate response to issues and inquiries surfaced by merchants, vendors, and Merchandising Operations business partners.
• Adeptly balances total Company, division, and individual goals when making decisions
• Fosters an environment based on Burlington’s core values

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:

• 10+ years of operations management experience
• 15+ years of experience leading teams of 2 or more
• 5+ years of merchandising Import experience required

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills with bias towards fact-based problem solving, framing and decision making
• Positive leadership and team building skills including coaching, training, and collaboration
• Outstanding communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to present and support a point of view to senior leadership
• Strong ability to manage through conflict and problem resolution
• Strong fact-based and intuitive decision-making skills
• Excellent organization skills and detail-orientation with the ability to multi-task prioritize and manage time
• Strong numbers aptitude and math skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Excel.
• Strong ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment

If you…

…are excited to deliver great values to customers every day;

…take a sense of pride and ownership in helping drive positive results for a team;

…are committed to treating colleagues and customers with respect;

…believe in the power of diversity and inclusion;

…want to participate in initiatives that positively impact the world around you;

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy a competitive wage and comprehensive benefit package including a generous paid time off plan, a company matched 401(k) and an associate discount. We are a rapidly growing brand, and provide a variety of professional development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. We work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Posting Number 2022-175196

Location US-NJ-Burlington

Address 2006 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Posted Date 2/18/2022 10:15 AM

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category MIO

Evergreen Yes