Inventory Excellence Manager: Analytics, SOX & Controls

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Associate discount

401(k) plan

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Burlington is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Inventory Excellence Manager in New Jersey to lead analytics, audits, and control initiatives across distribution centers. You will drive accuracy, tooling, and continuous improvement while partnering with Operations, Finance, and Internal Audit.

The role oversees a team of Inventory Analysts, leads SOX governance, and coordinates with multiple stakeholders to reduce shortages and strengthen controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inventory control, accounting, or related operational experience in warehouse, distribution center, logistics, or retail.
• 2+ years of analyzing and reconciling inventory variances, financial adjustments, and operational data.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams in fast-paced environments (or 1+ year with Burlington Stores).
• Knowledge of warehouse/inventory systems (WMS/Manhattan, Synapse, Oracle, CMS, Dematic).
• Proven ability to identify process improvements and maintain inventory accuracy through data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory analytics, KPI reporting, dashboards, and performance monitoring to drive accuracy and performance.
• Execute inventory controls, SOX compliance, audits, and access reviews; escalate gaps for director approval.
• Perform root-cause analysis of discrepancies; implement corrective actions and system improvements.
• Coordinate cycle counting, reconciliations, adjustments, and year-end close activities; support financial close.
• Provide leadership to Inventory Analysts; mentor, coach, and develop talent.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Asset Protection, Internal Audit, and Supply Chain leadership to address risks and drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

MS Office proficiency

Education

BA / BS preferred

Tools

WMS/Manhattan

Synapse

Oracle

CMS

Dematic

SQL Developer

Job description

Burlington is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Inventory Excellence Manager in New Jersey to lead analytics, audits, and control initiatives across distribution centers. You will drive accuracy, tooling, and continuous improvement while partnering with Operations, Finance, and Internal Audit.

The role oversees a team of Inventory Analysts, leads SOX governance, and coordinates with multiple stakeholders to reduce shortages and strengthen controls.