Director of Allocation Strategy - Full-time / Part-time

Shift: First

Status:

Bring your passion for fashion to today's Burlington Coat Factory. If you are interested in a career in retail, consider joining one of the largest off price retailers of apparel and home furnishings in the nation. We always have a large selection of quality name brand merchandise at huge savings; coats, clothing and shoes for the whole family, fashionable accessories, home decor, and everything for baby. Burlington means one-stop shopping for labels you love at prices you love even more. With more than 600 stores, we're always looking for good talent that can drive results.


Position Summary:
• The Director of Allocation directs all aspects of the organization's merchandise allocation objectives and initiatives. Participates in the development of strategies/processes that support the company and collaborates with internal business partners to maintain quality, consistency and improve allocation execution.

• Oversee execution of allocation strategies that support and relate to business priorities and underlying financial and/or merchandising strategies.

• In partnership with Manager and Planning & Allocation leadership, develop innovative recommendations for allocation to support the off price model.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with cross-functional partners- Location Planning, Merchandising, and Supply Chain.

• Grow and maintain effective partnerships with peers to ensure consistency of information, share best practices, and develop systems knowledge.

• Actively participate in selection of new college graduates to strengthen the bench, supporting the Planning & Allocation organization.

• Manage the performance, training, and development of the Allocation team, with a focus on building bench strength.

• Key participant in continual improvement of new processes and technology.

• Provides direct support and coaching to Allocation Managers as they help their direct reports through transition and career development.
• Be an ambassador of Our Burlington and model core values.

• Enhance associate engagement by soliciting feedback and addressing opportunities; identify and develop/ retain top talent.

Supervision:
Number of employees supervised: Direct: 6 Allocation Managers Indirect: 50 plus

Scope and Impact:
This position oversees Allocations for all 6 Merchandising Divisions and interacts with all levels in the organization. Partnerships with Buying, Planning, Supply Chain, and DC teams are critical.




Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:
• 7 to 10 or more years of previous Merchandising, Planning, and Allocation experience required.
• A minimum of 7 to 10 years in supervisory roles.
• A minimum of 2-3 years leading large organizations of indirect reports.
• Previous experience with allocation merchandising systems, preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office, specifically MS Excel.

Skills and Abilities:
• Strategic/critical thinker
• Highly analytical
• Adaptable and able to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Highly results oriented with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to plan effectively, reprioritize appropriately to realize desired outcomes
• Leads a team through coaching, motivation, and accountability
• Composure under pressure
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead and participate on cross-functional teams
• Networking with key partners to drive the business through collaborate initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to travel to store locations as required (2-3 weeks per year)



Our ideal candidates will be self motivated, team players, who have the desire to succeed. We care about our employees, have a supportive environment that values trust and respect, offer a competitive wage and benefits package that includes a generous paid time off plan, plus an associate discount, and a company matched 401(k) to name a few.

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!