Burlington Coat Factory Corporation Burlington , NJ 08016
Posted 6 days ago
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 Central Planner!
The Central Planner is responsible for achieving sales and profit objectives for several merchandise categories, working in conjunction with Divisional Merchandise Manager(s) and their respective buying teams. This responsibility includes overseeing the development and successful execution of topside and detail financial plans, assortment/buy guide, inventory management and other planning strategies for their own and another area(s). The Store Planner has a 'dotted-line' responsibility to the Central Planner.
Responsibilities:
Financial Planning
In-Season Business Review Business Performance
Assortment / Store Planning+ Ensures Planner(s)/Associate Planner(s) collaborates with Merchants on assortment requirements including 12 Box, top/bottom ratio, geographic/climate factors.+ Oversees Planner/Associate Planner creation of buy guides (number of styles and number of units per style by store grade) in collaboration with Planners; monitors execution in partnership with DMM.+ Ensure Planners/Associate Planners works with Merchants on order flow and size/color, and case pack requirements.+ Evaluates store feedback with Merchants and incorporate as appropriate.+ Partners with Allocation Manager and Store Planners to ensure use of statistical analysis to identify, quantify and exploit opportunities by store/profile in each cluster to improve top line sales.+ Collaborates with the Allocation Manager/Store Planners to develop inventory strategies to optimize flow, case pack and product allocation.+ Monitor store inventories in partnership with the Allocation Manager to ensure balanced inventory in the right stores.+ Partners with Director of Allocation Strategy/Allocation Manager to develop store strategies (e.g., model stocks, top volume stores) to ensure balanced inventories by store.
Collaborative Relationships
QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods through out the day.
Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, computer printouts on occasion.
The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
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.
Posting Number 2024-225646
Location US-NJ-Burlington
Address2006 Route 130 North
Zip Code08016
Workplace Type Hybrid
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Career Site Category Corporate
Position Category Planning and Allocation
Evergreen Yes
Min USD $80,000.00/Annual
Mid USD $100,000.00/Annual
Burlington Coat Factory Corporation