Product Development Operations Analyst

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. is seeking an Analyst, PLM to support and drive execution of Product Development lifecycle processes within the Merchant Import Operations team in New Jersey.

You will coordinate portfolio workflows, track timelines, and provide leadership with clear execution visibility. The role emphasizes data accuracy, cross-functional collaboration, and governance, with a focus on delivering timely milestones and accurate landed cost insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in product development, brand management, retail operations, supply chain, or related field.
• Advanced experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
• PLM system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• PD Portfolio Tracking & Visibility: maintain trackers, update progress, expose risks, ensure data accuracy.
• Reporting & Insights: compile/validate reports, support dashboards and landed cost analysis.
• Prioritization & Planning Coordination: consolidate inputs, manage 12–18 month PD pipeline, prepare leadership materials.
• Production Calendar Support: maintain calendar, track milestones, push for on-time delivery.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: coordinate sessions, align timelines across teams.
• Process Documentation & Improvement: document workflows, identify inefficiencies, roll out new tools.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Reporting tools

PLM system

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Analyst, PLM to support and drive execution of Product Development product lifecycle processes within the Merchant Import Operations team. Reporting to the PLM Manager, this role is responsible for coordinating portfolio workflows, maintaining visibility to product development initiatives, and supporting prioritization and governance processes. The Analyst plays a key role in ensuring that cross-functional inputs are consolidated, timelines are tracked, and leadership has clear visibility into execution status. This role operates at the center of execution—driving coordination, insights, and process adherence while influencing cross-functional teams.

A Day In The Life

Duties and Responsibilities:

PD Portfolio Tracking & Visibility (20%)

• Maintain trackers for in-flight and pipeline PD initiatives

• Provide updates on progress, upcoming demand, and key risks

• Highlight gaps, tradeoffs, and capacity issues to leadership

• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across portfolio reporting

Reporting & Insights (15%)

• Compile and maintain portfolio and operational reports

• Validate data and support development of dashboards and presentations

• Analyze and validate landed cost calculations, demonstrating clear understanding of components including product cost, freight, duties, and additional supply chain expenses

• Provide visibility into PD performance and pipeline health

• Maintain reporting on workload and resource demand

• Support analysis of trends and issues impacting execution

Prioritization & Planning Coordination (15%)

• Coordinate logistics and materials for seasonal prioritization cycles

• Consolidate inputs across Merchandising, Planning, and cross-functional teams

• Maintain the rolling PD pipeline (12–18 months)

• Prepare presentations and materials for leadership reviews

Production Calendar Support (15%)

• Maintain and update the production calendar and milestone tracking tools

• Track deliverables and ensure alignment to timelines

• Follow up with teams to drive on‑time completion of milestones

• Escalate risks and delays as needed

Cross-Functional Coordination (15%)

• Facilitate working sessions and track action items across teams

• Partner with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Creative, and Marketing teams

• Ensure clear communication and alignment on deliverables and timelines

• Support day‑to‑day operational execution across stakeholders

Process Documentation & Improvement (20%)

• Document workflows, tools, and processes

• Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements

• Support rollout and adoption of new processes and tools

• Maintain process documentation and training materials

• Build and maintain shared templates, trackers, and reference materials

• Support development of centralized PD resources for teams

• Ensure tools are accessible, accurate, and up to date

Scope and Impact:

The Analyst plays a critical role in enabling execution discipline and operational visibility across Product Development.

This role directly impacts:

• Accuracy and transparency of PD portfolio tracking

• Efficiency of prioritization and planning processes

• Cross-functional coordination and communication

• Consistency in execution and reporting practices

You’ll Come With

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required. Preferred fields of study include Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Analytics, Retail Management, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• 3+ years in product development, brand management, retail operations, supply chain, or related field

• Experience in project coordination, reporting, or process management

• Exposure to cross-functional workflows and seasonal planning cycles

• Advanced experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools

• PLM system experience preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and coordination skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint 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 $50,000.00 - $65,000.00

Posting Number R104252

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