What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director system position at Burlington?
LOCATION 4287 Route 130 S Edgewater Park NJ US 08010
Overview
As Director of Warehouse Optimization, you will be responsible for providing strategic technology leadership in the Supply Chain domain.
The position will lead the effort to understand / implement systemic solutions to unlock DC efficiencies, as well as modernization of existing LMS and WMS functionalities.
As a senior leader you will bring the big picture thinking to transform Burlington’s distribution capabilities into a competitive advantage and best-in-class technology ecosystem.
A Day in the Life
- Provide strategic and tactical direction to the organization to ensure core supply chain systems are enabling the most efficient warehousing practices
- Leverage operational acumen and work with cross-functional partners in identifying opportunities to improve cost-to-serve and service quality through LMS and WMS solutions
- Collaborate with Industrial Engineering and Continuous Improvement teams to optimize physical, as well as digital, DC workflows and processes
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends, new hardware and software applications, in order to pursue viable enhancements for Burlington
- Develop relevant business cases for emerging technologies within retail and adjacent industries
- Monitor progress of multiple major projects and tasks; redistribute resources where appropriate
- Utilize effective project management principles (ex. Agile) to deliver major initiatives on time and on budget
You Will Come With
- BS in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Systems or related field required
- Articulate and persuasive leader who can serve as an effective member of the senior management team and who is able to communicate to a broad range of technical and non-technical staff
- Experienced in working with senior technology and business leaders; Strong executive presence
- Ability to conceptualize innovative, yet practical, solutions to daily operational challenges
- Strong project management history - can identify primary and secondary objectives, prioritize time and communicate timeline to team members
- Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills ability to read, write, and interpret business and technical documents.
- Possess strong analytical skills and be able to process disparate data and information into a cohesive and responsive action plan
- Creates a culture of motivation, positive energy and the capacity to recognize, develop, and empower diverse talent
- Proficiency in LMS / TMS / WMS, Manhattan / Blue Yonder, Dematic and / or Daifuku systems highly preferred
This position can sit in any US state except Hawaii, Vermont, Wyoming, and Montana. There is an expectation of 50% travel to DCs across the United States.
75% of your time will be in the DCs with the additional 25% of time project management focused.
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 2024-218370
Location US-NJ-Edgewater Park
Address 4287 Route 130 S
Zip Code 08010
Workplace Type Remote
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Career Site Category Corporate
Position Category Supply Chain
Evergreen Yes
Min USD $130,000.00 / Annual
Mid USD $160,000.00 / Annual
Last updated : 2024-03-25
Salary : $160,000
