Project Manager, Asset Protection Operations

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager for Asset Protection Operations to enhance security measures and reduce inventory loss. This role involves collaborating with various teams to implement innovative strategies and improve operational efficiency. You will lead projects, develop training programs, and foster strong partnerships across departments, ensuring alignment with business objectives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact and grow your career within a supportive and engaging team.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Associate Discount

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in retail Shortage Control or Asset Protection.
• Proven project management and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead AP operational processes and programs to reduce inventory shortage.
• Develop and execute strategies for merchandise protection.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Project Management Certification

Tools

BPLANNER

Field Leadership News

eCourses

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LOCATION 1830 Route 130 North Burlington NJ US 08016

Overview

Burlington is hiring a Project Manager, Asset Protection Operations, to protect company assets and reduce inventory shortage.

The Asset Protection Operations team is responsible for leading, developing, and implementing policies, procedures, and initiatives to reduce theft and fraud in stores, in addition to creating training programs to improve processes and increase shortage awareness. The Project Manager will utilize project management methodologies to develop project roadmaps, lead definition and stand-up meetings and maintain all project artifacts.

In this role, you will be a collaborative change agent, recommending, building and influencing programs and process improvement to drive productivity, achieve KPI benchmarks, accomplish departmental goals, and ultimately support reduced shortage. You will be a self-starter with a strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. The drive and capability to shape a new business group strategy and foster ideas and solutions is critical.

The Project Manager will develop strategic communications strategies for all assigned projects. This role will integrate planning processes with field and corporate business partners to ensure alignment with business objectives. You will build and maintain strong relationships throughout the organization with both field and corporate business partners, remaining flexible with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. This role must prioritize, plan, streamline execution and drive results through an organized and effective communication strategy.

A Day in the Life:

• Spearhead and amplify AP operational processes and programs (35%)
• Identify AP best practices, competitor strategies, and technology to enhance efficiency, execution, and reduce labor costs.
• Govern all AP standard operating procedures, policies, etc. and influence other store SOPs to ensure there is no potential to create shortage.
• Lead Shortage Assessments in stores to ensure compliance, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions with field leadership.
• Partner with AP Strategy and Analytics to ensure that AP practices are properly measured, assessed, and have an identifiable benefit. Deliver performance metrics to the organization that are structured to clearly identify performance trends coupled with mechanisms to address deficiencies via action planning.
• Work with cross-functional teams to optimize shortage reduction tools like SCA, Shortage Highway, Silent Partner, Hi-5, and B-Aware.
• Develop strategies and drive improvement in shortage results (35%)
• Build strong partnerships with Store Operations, Field Leadership, Procurement, Finance, Store Innovation, Merchants, PIC, Legal, etc. to secure support, implement recommendations in a fast-paced environment, and drive best-in-class operational execution consistently across all store locations.
• Generate and identify innovative ideas and solutions to protect our merchandise via emerging technologies and by staying ahead of industry trends through research, networking, professional retail organization memberships, etc.
• Define project success criteria (KPIs, qualitative feedback, cost/benefit analysis) and lead and manage cross-functional teams to deliver required results in accordance with corporate expectations and time schedules.
• Develop and execute a cohesive merchandise protection strategy to drive improvement in shortage results (15%)
• Reduce inventory shortage by leading merchandise protection pilots and strategies.
• Implement best practices for shortage control initiatives, working with Strategy, Procurement, and Store Operations on testing, pricing, and labor standards.
• Simplify EAS technology to cut costs, prevent tag movement, and reduce tag pollution.
• Manage supply requests and planned orders for existing and new store locations, staying within budget constraints.
• Spearhead AP communications, training, and change management (10%)
• Utilize company communication tools (BPLANNER, Field Leadership News, FirstUp, eCourses, etc.) to introduce, reinforce, and provide recognition of Asset Protection programs and processes.
• Collaborate with corporate and field AP leaders to create and refine new hire onboarding processes that deliver relevant information, properly timed, to give new hires the best chance for success. Partner with Learning and Development partners to continually assess onboarding and ongoing training effectiveness.
• Develop and implement a change management strategy to support our transformation in both business processes and technology. Develop change management tools for communication, training and metrics for the organization.
• Oversee physical inventory planning, preparation, and field/store support (5%)
• Lead the team that plans, organizes, and ensures execution of all stores physical inventories.
• Plan for physical inventory by estimating units, hours, and productivity to produce a calendar of locations by date to be used internally and by the third-party inventory service.
• Manage and enhance record-keeping and documentation for completed inventory counts to drive best-in-class inventory practices with a high commitment to excellence.
  
  

You’ll Come With:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience focused on retail Shortage Control, Asset Protection, and/or Operations with an emphasis on project management.
• Proven project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to identify opportunities and implement strategies based on experience, market trends, and innovation research
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; strong overall computer skills
• Skilled in communicating complex findings clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Experienced in presenting to senior-level executives
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Highly reliable and accountable for short- and long-term deliverables
• Strong communication skills and success in fast-paced, dynamic environments
  
  

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy a competitive wage, 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.

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Posting Number 2025-229760

Location US-NJ-Burlington

Address 1830 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Workplace Type Hybrid

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Asset Protection

Evergreen No

Min USD $80,000.00/Annual

Mid USD $105,000.00/Annual

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Retail

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