Graphics Production & Procurement Specialist

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking a Graphics Production & Procurement Specialist to oversee end-to-end management of our semi-permanent in-store signage programs.

You will drive strategic sourcing, manage vendor performance, and coordinate with Marketing, Store Ops, and assets teams to deliver high-quality graphics across all store locations. The role requires 3–5 years of graphics procurement or project management experience, strong vendor management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years in graphics procurement, buying, financial management or project management; retail background preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and driving accountability for performance outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel and PowerPoint); Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the execution and ongoing optimization of Burlington’s semi-permanent in-store signage programs across all store locations.
• Lead vendor relationships, including performance management, negotiations support, issue resolution, and ongoing evaluation against service, quality, and cost expectations.
• Drive project management for graphics initiatives, including planning, production schedule/timeline development, risk identification, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful delivery.
• Support the procurement processes, including preparing and coordinating RFPs, analyzing vendor proposals, and making recommendations to leadership based on cost, quality, and service criteria.
• Create purchase orders; gain approval and send to vendors.
• Analyze program performance through reporting and data insights, identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and process enhancements.
• Exercise independent judgment to resolve production, delivery, and quality issues, determining appropriate escalation when necessary.
• Develop and maintain systems and processes for tracking inventory, orders, budgets, and project status, ensuring accuracy and visibility for stakeholders.
• Create or edit signage layouts for production, as needed.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams to align graphics execution with marketing initiatives, store operations’ needs, and brand standards.
• Support capital planning activities, including the development of business cases, budgeting inputs, and expense tracking for graphics/signage initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and overall effectiveness of graphics procurement operations.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Vendor management

Communication

Problem solving

Ownership

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Position Overview

The Graphics Production & Procurement Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end management and optimization of Burlington’s semi-permanent in-store signage programs. This role partners with the Manager, Graphics Production & Procurement to drive strategic sourcing, vendor performance, and program execution while ensuring alignment with brand standards, cost efficiency, and operational effectiveness. The Specialist independently manages vendor relationships, oversees project timelines, and leads cross-functional coordination to deliver high-quality graphics solutions across all store locations. This role plays a critical part in identifying process improvements, influencing procurement strategies, and supporting large-scale rollout initiatives. Serving as a key liaison between the Graphics Department, Marketing, Store Operations, Merchandise Presentation, Asset Protection, and external suppliers, this position exercises discretion and judgment in resolving issues, managing competing priorities, and ensuring seamless execution of graphics programs.

A Day In The Life

• Lead and manage the execution and ongoing optimization of Burlington’s semi-permanent in-store signage programs across all store locations.
• Lead vendor relationships, including performance management, negotiations support, issue resolution, and ongoing evaluation against service, quality, and cost expectations.
• Drive project management for graphics initiatives, including planning, production schedule/timeline development, risk identification, and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful delivery.
• Support the procurement processes, including preparing and coordinating RFPs, analyzing vendor proposals, and making recommendations to leadership based on cost, quality, and service criteria.
• Create purchase orders; gain approval and send to vendors.
• Analyze program performance through reporting and data insights, identifying opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements, and process enhancements.
• Exercise independent judgment to resolve production, delivery, and quality issues, determining appropriate escalation when necessary.
• Develop and maintain systems and processes for tracking inventory, orders, budgets, and project status, ensuring accuracy and visibility for stakeholders.
• Create or edit signage layouts for production, as needed.
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams to align graphics execution with marketing initiatives, store operations’ needs, and brand standards.
• Support capital planning activities, including the development of business cases, budgeting inputs, and expense tracking for graphics/signage initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and overall effectiveness of graphics procurement operations.
• Act as liaison between the field and corporate, via the shared graphics inbox, and assign incoming signage requests to different internal partners (planning, installation, etc.).

You'll Come With

Education: Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Experience: 3-5 years of graphics procurement, buying, financial management or project management experience; retail background preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and make recommendations that influence business decisions
• Experience managing vendor relationships and driving accountability for performance outcomes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel and PowerPoint); Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across multiple levels of the organization
• Proven ability to problem-solve, exercise sound judgment, and work with minimal supervision
• Results-oriented with a high degree of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail

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

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams 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.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Min-Mid $50,000.00 - $65,000.00

Posting Number R105099

Location New Jersey-Burlington

Address 1830 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Pay Rate Salaried

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Store Planning & Design

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Type Remote

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