Imports Planner

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Associate discount

Health benefits including medical, eye

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking an Import Planner to manage in-season and pre-season import product planning. The role involves end-to-end forecasting, data consolidation, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure forecasts align with capacity and financial goals.

The position requires strong Excel skills, analytical mindset, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering accurate projections and actionable insights. Hybrid work arrangements are available in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in analytics, management consulting, or merchandise planning is preferred.
• Experience with Statistical Analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end import forecasting process, delivering and presenting weekly import projections.
• Lead consolidation, validation, and reporting of complex shipping and PO data to support merchandising, inventory, and finance.
• Serve as the primary planning partner for import volume forecasting at class, container, and component levels.
• Drive forecast accuracy by analyzing inputs and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Merchandising Operations, Finance, Transportation, and Senior Leadership on quarterly plan updates and long-range capacity planning.
• Identify risks and opportunities and improve forecast methodologies for inventory flow and cost management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree with quantitative coursework

Job description

Position Overview

The Import Planner is responsible for In-Season and Pre-Season imports product planning.

A Day In The Life

• Own the end-to-end import forecasting process, which includes: delivering and presenting weekly import projections, analyzing performance against plan, and bridging monthly actual results in partnership with key cross-functional stakeholders.
• Lead the consolidation, validation, and reporting of complex shipping and purchase order data, translating large-scale operational metrics into actionable business insights that support merchandising, inventory, and financial decision-making.
• Serve as the primary planning partner for import volume forecasting, curating and validating both preseason and in-season merchant forecasts at the class, container, and component level to ensure alignment with business objectives and supply chain capacity.
• Drive ongoing forecast accuracy through rigorous analysis of key inputs and assumptions, including fill rates, sourcing trends, and operational performance metrics.
• Collaborate closely with Merchandising Operations, Finance, Transportation, and Senior Leadership to develop quarterly plan updates, support long-range capacity planning, and build strategic 5-year import forecasts.
• Utilize data-driven insights to identify risks and opportunities, recommend corrective actions, and improve forecast methodologies that enable effective inventory flow, cost management, and operational execution across the organization.

You'll Come With

• Thrives in Ambiguity: Demonstrates the ability to navigate changing priorities, make sound decisions with incomplete information, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes full responsibility for deliverables from inception through completion, with a strong commitment to follow-through, accuracy, and results.
• Exceptional Attention to Detail: Consistently produces high-quality work while managing complex data, multiple priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Strong Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization
• Collaborative Partner: Proven ability to build productive cross-functional relationships, influence stakeholders, resolve conflicts constructively, and work effectively within team environments.
• Advanced Excel Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Excel, including the ability to analyze large datasets, develop complex models, create reporting tools, and ensure data integrity.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify trends, assess risks and opportunities, and develop data-driven recommendations that support business objectives.
• Strong Organizational & Time Management Skills: Effectively prioritizes competing demands, manages multiple projects simultaneously, and consistently delivers against deadlines.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree with quantitative coursework

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in analytics, management consulting, or merchandise planning is preferred
• Experience with Statistical Analysis is preferred

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 $86,000.00 - $105,000.00

Posting Number R103698

Location New Jersey-Burlington

Address 2006 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Pay Rate Salaried

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Planning and Allocation

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Type Hybrid

Evergreen No