Manager, Operations Planning and Execution

Burlington Stores; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Training and development opportunities

Flexible hours

Job summary

Burlington Stores in the United States (Georgia, Ellabell) is seeking a Manager, Operations Planning and Execution to lead a team of Analysts in the distribution organization. You will drive service and financial goals, budget targets, staffing levels, workload balancing, and throughput KPIs.

You will partner with DC leadership, develop strategic initiatives, build business cases, and present insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in process design, data reporting and productivity improvement projects.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a distribution environment.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks with prioritization.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to derive insights from complex data.
• Strong planning, organization and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office, SQL, PowerBI and distribution software systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team that analyzes data to ensure staffing and DC schedules meet throughput, budget, and productivity goals.
• Use data from your team and other sources to guide staffing, volume plans, and DC budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic plans aligned with company objectives.
• Standardize processes across DCs and develop leaders in data-driven operations.
• Oversee progress of strategic initiatives and adjust when needed.
• Develop business cases and financial models to evaluate strategies.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Tools

SQL

PowerBI

Microsoft Office

WMS/WCS systems

Job description

Position Overview

As a Manager, Operations Planning and Execution, this position identifies, leads, and manages a team of Analysts and initiatives in the distribution organization through a variety of tasks and projects focused on achieving our service and financial goals. This role will be responsible for budgetary targets, staffing levels, workload balancing, throughput targets, and other key KPIs. Your direct customers are the distribution center leadership teams.

Position Overview

As a Manager, Operations Planning and Execution, this position identifies, leads, and manages a team of Analysts and initiatives in the distribution organization through a variety of tasks and projects focused on achieving our service and financial goals. This role will be responsible for budgetary targets, staffing levels, workload balancing, throughput targets, and other key KPIs. Your direct customers are the distribution center leadership teams.

A Day In The Life

• Manage a team that analyzes data to determine staffing and DC schedules are meeting throughput, budget, and productivity goals
• Utilize data from your team and internal/external sources to recommend decisions on items pertaining but not limited to staffing levels, volume plans, and DC Ops budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop strategic plans and initiatives that align with the company's objectives
• Enforce consistency in processes across all DCs by developing operations leaders to use data to effectively run operations throughout the day. Provide guidance to leaders and be versed at team education, training, and facilitation of distribution principles
• Oversee the progress and effectiveness of strategic initiatives, providing regular updates and recommendations for adjustments as needed
• Development of business cases and financial models to evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of proposed strategies
• Prepare and present reports and presentations to senior leadership, providing clear and concise insights and recommendations
• Recommend optimal staffing plans based on forecast and budget. Follow up with operations leaders to understand successes and opportunities for improvement and sustainability.
• Provide post execution analysis of performance to plan

You’ll Come With

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in projects related to process design, data reporting analysis and development, productivity improvement, cost reduction, and project implementation
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience working in a distribution environment
• Able to manage multiple tasks at once, recognizing interdependencies & prioritizing appropriately
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to draw insights from complex data sets.
• Excellent planning, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent PC skills – Microsoft office suite, SQL, PowerBI, Various WMS and WCS systems
• Effective written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact across a broad range of organizational levels

Effective presentation skills

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

$0.00 - $0.00

Posting Number

R105066

Location

Georgia-Ellabell

Address

447 Logistics Drive

Zip Code

31308

Pay Rate

Salaried

Career Site Category

Distribution Center

Position Category

Distribution Center Management

Job Type

Full-Time

Remote Type

In Office/On-site

Evergreen

No