Job Description

Overview

If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retailers in the nation, join the Burlington Stores, Inc. team as a Merch Planning Analyst ! Are you a results-driven retail professional with strong financial and analytical capabilities abilities? Do you enjoy analyzing data and uncovering the story being told by numbers and analytics? Are you an expert multitasker who can react and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment? If so, this may be the right opportunity for you!

The Merch Planning Analyst is an operational position that is responsible for supporting the weekly enterprise forecast. It is a cross functional role that supports many different departments including Planning, MIO, MAT, Finance, and Supply Chain.

The Merch Planning Analyst will work directly with the Divisional Planners in a support capacity on analysis / projects, and Senior Management when necessary for analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare and validate all documents for weekly executive meetings

Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly Reporting

Partner with Business Units and Team Member

Prepare all documents for Wednesday prelim Arthur meeting

Prepare Executive documents with corresponding inserts for weekly Arthur meeting

Validate all weekly executive documents and inserts for accuracy

Make recommendations on how to improve the overall process

Create and update weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports – class plans, MD summary, planning timeline

Recommend how to improve efficiency and accuracy of reports

Recommend which reports are no longer needed/which additional reports could be added based on business needs

Support ad hoc requests from Business Units and Team Member

Conduct special projects for Senior LeadershipPartner with team members to support any ad hoc requests from business units or Senior Leadership

Experience:

Superior financial and analytical capabilities

Thorough understanding of the statistical/financial relationships and elements of the retail business

Works efficiently and effectively to meet aggressive deadlines

Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Advanced in Microsoft Excel

Proficient in Oracle MFP or other retail planning software

Strong communication and organizational skills

If you…

…are excited to deliver great values to customers every day;

…take a sense of pride and ownership in helping drive positive results for a team;

…are committed to treating colleagues and customers with respect;

…believe in the power of diversity and inclusion;

…want to participate in initiatives that positively impact the world around you;