Burlington Stores, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
Director of Fixture Purchasing and Design
Burlington, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $175K/yr
5+ years expBurlington Stores, Inc. is seeking a Director of Fixture Purchasing & Design to oversee their store fixtures program. This role involves fixture design, purchasing, inventory management, and financial oversight, requiring collaboration with various departments to ensure effective execution of projects.
ApparelE-CommerceRetail
Hiring Manager
Joy Laraque , CDR
Responsibilities
Design and direct the creation of new fixtures, hardware, supporting elements from rough concept through prototype approval
Partner with Merchandise Presentation, Store Operations, and Safety to ensure all fixtures solve merchandising challenges, create a better in-store environment, and are safe to use in stores
Conduct prototype testing for functionality, longevity, and safety
Ensure and review the creation of fixture installation guidelines
Assemble and present prototype review decks for internal team and Executive reviews
Travel to vendors and stores for onsite prototype reviews or in-store presentations
Manage vendor relationships
Manage and monitor a fixture purchasing budget of ~ $80M
Manage 3PL relationships and ensure there is inventory on-hand to execute all supported New Stores and Existing Store capital projects
Conduct regularly scheduled on-hand inventories to strike a balance between maintaining adequate inventory levels and costs associated with the storage of fixtures
Place fixture orders, as needed, to ensure adequate inventory is always maintained and on-hand
Maintain and present on-hand inventory as prescribed by department VP
Build and maintain a fully automated store level fixture replenishment program
Work with Planning team(s) to ensure fixture take-offs are completed on time and store level PO’s cut to ensure fixtures are delivered on time for project execution
Partner and collaborate with Merchandise Presentation team to ensure fixture related projects are supported
Build and maintain all vendor relationships needed to ensure we always have a robust and secure fixture program
Manage and monitor a fixture purchasing budget of ~ $80M in total spending
In collaboration with partners in Finance, drive all monthly, quarterly, and annual budget and forecasting activities
In collaboration with partners in Procurement, drive all RFP’s required for fixture design and purchasing requirements
Analyze inventory data to identify cost reduction opportunities in fixture buys and warehousing/storage
Identify errors and/or trends in system data to improve accuracy, timeliness and general flow of transactions and accounting data and research problems and resolve when necessary
Provide recommendations to improve inventory processes and procedures
Explore Direct Import possibilities to eliminate the intermediary and reduce fixture costs
Mentor & develop the graphics team members
Build strong partnerships throughout the Burlington Corporation by sharing knowledge and learning from peers and business partners
Implement new processes to improve speed/execution of projects to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
Work with third party partners (Fixture Vendors, Print Vendors, Installation Companies…)
Lead with integrity, positivity, and a keen eye on continuous improvement, always!
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Interior Design, Graphic Design, related field, or significant relevant experience
5-10 years of in-store fixture purchasing experience
3-5 years of 3PL management experience
3-5 years of demand forecasting experience
Strong retail background
Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and collaboration skills
Excellent written, verbal and design presentation skills
Strong financial acumen with accompanying high level Excel skills
Ability to analyze fixture design challenges and provide clear and actionable solutions
Extremely elevated levels of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent critical thinking skills
Drive and passion for teaching and coaching to get results
Equally adept at being a strategist, and a tactician
Desire to learn all aspects of Burlington's retail process
Ability to work within deadlines and utilize resources to meet those deadlines
Preferred
5-7 years in a managerial role preferred
Project management experience is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan
Flexible hours
Associate discount
Company
Burlington Stores, Inc.
Burlington Stores, Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, is a nationally recognized off-price retailer.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2013-10-07IPO
2006-01-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Travis Marquette
President, Chief Operating Officer
Durand Guion
Senior Vice President, Fashion Office
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