Merchandise Process Analyst

LOCATION 2006 Route 130 North Burlington NJ US 08016
Overview

If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retailers in the nation, join Burlington Stores, Inc. team as a Merchandise Process Analyst!

Position Summary:

The Merchandise Process Analyst is responsible for maximizing profit by minimizing order processing cost through optimal order management, pack configuration, and effective use of technology and operational processes.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Point of Contact for Order Process

• Develop, oversee and deliver order writing and process training for All Buyer new hires and merchants new-to-assignment

• Serve as order writing expert and resolve all merchant order writing issues

• Collaborate with vendors as order process expert and resolve issues related to order documentation

• Establish and document vendor order writing exception processes

• Document and promote best practices for managing and order writing for DC Special Processes

• Drives order process for sensitive vendors - newly on-boarded and ongoing

Order Process liaison between Merchants and Technical teams

• Facilitate communication between merchants and technical teams including but not limited to EDI, GAD, MAD, BI with goal to develop efficient, seamless solutions for order management to reduce merchant workload and avoid vendor confusion

• Partner with Vendor Relations to problem solve issues with existing or new vendors related to purchase order transmission through EDI

• Collaborate with cross functional partners including MIO, Supply Chain, Vendor Relations, Planning and Allocations and Merchants to identify opportunities to streamline Burlington order process and improve speed to store while protecting profit margin

Control Supply Chain Value Added Activities through Order Management

• Analyze merchant order writing performance, provide coaching and training recommendations to merchant management

• Reduce cost and time to process through right sizing pack configurations, and utilizing pack for store, and complex prepack options

• Drive decisions on packing and sizing for upfront orders through collaboration with vendors, buyers, planners, supply chain.

• Identify reporting needs to provide visibility of opportunities and results to Merchants, Supply Chain, and Merchant Management

Collaborative Relationships

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with members of cross-functional teams

• Build strong partnerships with Merchants, and Supply Chain.

• Develop strong relationships with Merchandising Operations teams; effectively able to negotiate order process and packing solutions while minimizing handling costs

• Keep individual, division, and total company goals in mind when making decisions.

• Demonstrate and utilize strong communication skills in interactions with Burlington Associates.

Leadership

• Displays Burlington Stores, Inc. Core Values in everyday interactions

• Participates in team's activities and helps support and develop a team environment.

• Fosters an environment of continual trainingand development

• Acts as a leader to support company objectives and values.

• Fosters job satisfaction and positive employee morale.

Scope and Impact:

• The Merchandise Process Analyst will be the primary point of contact for merchant operational questions and to resolve all order writing questions and concerns raised by the merchants and vendors.

• The Merchandise Process Analyst is responsible for driving the product flow initiative to maximize profit by reducing cost and time of processing goods.

• The Merchandise Process Analyst will have frequent interaction with DMMs, Buyers, Assistant Buyers, Vendors, Supply Chain, Merchandising Operations managers.

Education:

• 4 year College degree or equivalent work experience
  Experience:

• 2-3 years of experience in merchandising

• Experience with Merchandise systems is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills (written andverbal)

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent organization skills and detail-orientation with the ability tomulti-task,prioritize and manage time.

• Ability to manage through conflict and problem resolution.

• Strong computerskills with a thorough knowledge base of Microsoft Excel.

• Ability to identify and apply systems solutions to business problems.

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to adapt to changes.

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 2024-220977
Location US-NJ-Burlington
Address 2006 Route 130 North
Zip Code 08016
Workplace Type Hybrid
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Career Site Category Corporate
Position Category Planning and Allocation
Evergreen Yes
Min USD $65,000.00/Annual
Mid USD $80,000.00/Annual