Merchandise Process Analyst

Burlington Stores; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Burlington Stores is seeking a Merchandising Process Analyst to drive cost-efficient order processing and supply chain improvements. You will partner with merchants, planners, and vendors to streamline workflows, leverage data, and deliver actionable recommendations.

The role emphasizes developing SOPs, training materials, and fostering leadership behaviors while supporting a fast-paced off-price retail environment. Competitive benefits accompany a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2-3 years merchandising experience; off-price retail preferred.
• Experience with merchandise systems preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop SOPs and training materials for order writing and merchandising processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline order management and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with Merchants, Supply Chain, and IT to implement improvements.
• Present recommendations to leadership and drive implementation.
• Model leadership behaviors and maintain cross-functional relationships.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong analytical

Organization skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Conflict resolution

Independent work

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

4-year College degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Merchandise systems

Job description

Position OverviewIf you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retailers in the nation, join Burlington Stores, Inc. team as a Merchandising Process Analyst!The Merchandise Process Analyst is responsible for minimizing order processing costs to maximize profit. This is done by driving operational efficiencies, being the order process liaison, streamlining supply chain activities, building collaborative relationships and modeling leadership behavior.A Day in the LifeBusiness AcumenProactively generates ideas, insights, and solutions to address anticipated issues.Seeks opportunities to build business knowledge.Identifies and quantifies business benefits of proposed solutions, and tracks benefits after implementation.Demonstrates a “can-do” spirit and propensity for creative solution-based results.AnalysisProactively generates ideas, insights, and technology solutions to address anticipated issues to achieve desired ROI.Through analysis identifies opportunities to improve and streamline merchandising practices, determines actions needed to address, and provides recommendations for execution.Demonstrates critical thinking and analytical rigor and validates work for accuracy.Influence order writing decisions by collaborating with vendors, buyers, planners and supply chain to minimize DC processing time and handling costs.Relationship ManagementDevelop strong working relationships with Merchants, Supply Chain and Merchandising Operations teams.Build an executive presence through the presentation of recommendations to merchants and their leadership.Improve vendor experience through solution focused collaboration with merchants and vendors to resolve order challenges.Maintain a reputation of credibility and responsiveness to others.Influences and persuades others to drive partners to consensus.Resolves challenges in a proactive and decisive manner and sets high standards for self and others.Collaborate with Imports, Supply Chain, Vendor Relations, Planning, Allocations and Merchants to identify opportunities to streamline order process and improve speed to store.Models Core Values in everyday interactions.Encourages and participates in team activities which helps support an inclusive environment.Education and Process ManagementDevelop SOPs and deliver best practices for order writing.Identifies and determines training approach, coaching in the moment, providing eLearning options, one on one touch base coaching sessions, Merchandising Operational Guide, facilitated group trainingDevelops training curriculum and materials for onboarding classes, refreshers, and new process launches.Delivers training materials related to merchandising operations and is viewed as the first point of contact for resolving issues and answering questions.Adapt training approach based on client’s learning and communication style.Identify training tools and technology that enhance the learning experience, improve engagement, accelerate learning, and provide on demand access.Facilitate communication between merchants, IT, and other cross functional teams to develop efficient, seamless solutions for order management to reduce merchant workload.Drives change management to influence company objectives, and models leadership behaviors.You'll Come WithEducation:4-year College degree or equivalent work experienceExperience:2-3 years of experience in merchandising preferredOff-price retail experience preferredExperience with Merchandise systems is preferredSkills and Abilities:Strong communication skills (written and verbal)Strong analytical skillsExcellent organization skills and detail-orientation with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage timeAbility to manage through conflict and problem resolutionStrong computer skills with a thorough knowledge base of Microsoft ExcelAbility to identify and apply systems solutions to business problemsAbility to work independentlyAbility to adapt to changesPeriodic travel including but not limited to market, vendors, corporate offices (NY, NJ, CA) and DC locations (NJ, CA, GA).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 diversityIndividual 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: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00