Imports Planner

Burlington Merchandising Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking an Import Planner to own the end-to-end forecasting process for imports, delivering weekly projections and aligning with merchandising and supply chain goals.

You will consolidate, validate, and report complex PO data, translate metrics into actionable insights, and support quarterly planning and long-range capacity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with quantitative coursework.
• 2-5 years of analytics, management consulting, or merchandise planning experience preferred.
• Experience with statistical analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end import forecasting process, delivering weekly projections and performance analysis.
• Consolidate, validate, and report complex shipping and PO data for insights.
• Partner with Merchandising Operations, Finance, Transportation, and Leadership for quarterly plans.
• Develop long-range capacity planning and 5-year import forecasts.
• Identify risks and opportunities; recommend corrective actions to improve forecast methods.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with quantitative coursework

Tools

Excel

Business Intelligence

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

• 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.

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.

Compensation Range: $86,000.00 - $105,000.00