Senior Inventory Analytics & Controls Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible hours

Associate discount

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. in Swedesboro, NJ, is seeking an Inventory Excellence Manager to lead analytics, controls, and continuous improvement across the distribution network.

You will oversee audits, reconciliations, and reporting, partnering with Finance, Asset Protection, and Operations to strengthen controls and drive performance. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, development of a high-performing team of Inventory Analysts, and collaboration with cross-functional partners to

Qualifications

• 5+ years inventory control or related operational experience within a warehouse, distribution center, logistics, or retail environment.
• 2+ years of experience analyzing and reconciling inventory variances, financial adjustments, and operational data to support business decisions.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and driving performance in a fast-paced operational environment, or 1+ year of leadership experience with Burlington Stores.
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse and inventory management systems, including WMS/Manhattan, Synapse, Oracle, CMS, Dematic, or similar enterprise applications.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure operational compliance through data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Analytics, Reporting & Performance Management: Lead inventory analytics, KPI reporting, dashboard development, and performance monitoring by analyzing inventory trends, variances, shrink, cycle count results, and operational metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable insights that drive inventory accuracy and business performance.
• Inventory Controls, Compliance & Governance: Executes and monitors inventory controls, SOX compliance activities, KPIs, audit procedures, user-access reviews, and inventory-control standards established by Supply Chain leadership. Escalates identified control gaps and recommends corrective actions for Director approval.
• Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Conduct root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, control failures, receiving issues, and operational variances; partner cross-functionally to implement corrective actions, process improvements, best practices, and system enhancements that improve efficiency and measurable business outcomes.
• Inventory Operations & Financial Management: Coordinates inventory control operations/data, including cycle counting, inventory research, exception reporting, reconciliations, adjustments, inventory disposition, and documentation required for monthly and year-end inventory reporting, accruals, and financial close activities, subject to review and approval by the Director, Inventory Control.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Provides day-to-day leadership to Inventory Analysts, including work allocation, quality review, coaching, performance management, and technical capability development.
• Strategic Partnership & Risk Management: Partner with Operations, Finance, Engineering, Asset Protection, Internal Audit, and external stakeholders to address inventory and vendor-related issues, support loss reduction initiatives, and provide inventory analysis for disaster recovery and business continuity efforts.

Skills

Inventory analytics

Leadership

SOX compliance

KPI reporting

Data analysis

Education

BA / BS preferred

Tools

WMS/Manhattan

Oracle

CMS

Dematic

Synapse

Job description

Burlington Stores, Inc. in Swedesboro, NJ, is seeking an Inventory Excellence Manager to lead analytics, controls, and continuous improvement across the distribution network.

You will oversee audits, reconciliations, and reporting, partnering with Finance, Asset Protection, and Operations to strengthen controls and drive performance. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, development of a high-performing team of Inventory Analysts, and collaboration with cross-functional partners to