Director Of Store Process Engineering & Innovation

LOCATION 1830 Route 130 North Burlington NJ US 08016
Overview
Bring your experience to our growing Fortune 500 retail company and certified Great Place to Work! Burlington Stores is a nationally recognized retailer of high quality, branded merchandise at everyday low prices, with over 1000 stores in 45 states and Puerto Rico and we are in search of aDirector of StoreProcess Engineering & Innovation. As an off-price retailer we generate more than $9B in sales through our nationwide network of stores.

TheDirector of StoreProcess Engineering& Innovationleadsdesign and implementation ofoperational best practices for storesfromidentifyingopportunities for processimprovementandsimplification throughto testing and implementingenhancements to deliver a best-in-class associateandcustomer experience. The role isaccountablefordelivering>$20M/yearprofit improvement targetsand supporting sales growth across >1,000 Burlington stores in collaboration with Field, AP, IT, Supply Chain, and other functions.The right individual will be quantitatively minded,expert at process engineering,innovative thinker,and comfortable problem solving strategically atbothnationalscale andindetailedon the store floor.

A Day in the Life:

• Process innovation : Innovate processestostep change all operating areas of a store - back room, selling floor, fitting rooms, checkout, etc. Leverage industry knowledge/information and input from external partners.Collaboratewith other teams toencode and implementthe bestpracticesthrough

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)and store technology.+ Labor standards: Create andmaintainengineered labor standards such that all processes have well defined expectations and quantifiable measures. Drive process consistency across the store network with flexibility for specific local conditions.Ensure process standards are always current as business and operating conditions change and new initiatives are implemented.+ Test and measure: Develop business cases, test plans, performance measurements, and rollout models to deliver process and tool changes at scale.Secure buy-infrom stakeholders and resources from collaborators to drive investments and value for the business.+ Cross-functional collaboration : Engageclosely with stores/field,Asset Protection,Supply Chain, HR, Finance, and other functions to define and solvefor improvement opportunities.+ People development : Train, coach, and performance manage teams within the function and mentor individuals in related functions. Establish internal processes to foster professional growth and capability development to create a high-performing function.
You Come With:

• Min3-5 years of experience post advanced degree or8-10 yearspost B.A.+ Leadership roles instrategic and analytical functions, e.g.,Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Store Operations, Supply Chain,Strategy, Finance
• Proven experience inidentifyingand implementing operational best practices in a retail environment across different store sizes, operating models, andmarkets
• Experience in leading organizational change on a large scale, with a focus on measurement, standards, and best practices.+ Practical experience with executing improvements through Engineered Labor Standards and

WorkForceManagement (WFM) systems

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 2024-225758
Location US-NJ-Burlington
Address1830 Route 130 North
Zip Code08016
Workplace Type Hybrid
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Career Site Category Corporate
Position Category Store Operations
Evergreen Yes
Min USD $135,000.00/Annual
Mid USD $175,000.00/Annual