General Manager – Distribution Center – Edgewater Park, NJ - Burlington Stores

Overview

Join the Burlington team as a General Manager – Distribution Centers – Edgewater Park, NJ in one of our state-of-the-art Distribution Centers! Reporting to the VP of Distribution, you will be responsible for overseeing a shift of our DC associates.

Oversee management of all areas of the DC, and direct activities so that service level requirements and quality standards are met while maintaining cost objectives. This is an operational/administrative management position reporting and accountable to the Vice President of Distribution. Activities of this position include responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating and ensuring the execution of all functions within the Distribution Center consistent with Federal, State, Company and Budgetary guidelines. The primary responsibility is to ensure maximum store service at maximum cost efficiency. This position will provide support to the 800 plus Burlington stores nationwide. Experience in a fast paced, dynamic distribution environment is required.

Burlington is committed to being an employer of choice. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package including a generous paid time off plan, a company matched 401(k) and an associate discount. Our associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and our communities through various social responsibility initiatives. As a growing company, we offer a variety of professional development and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist company officers and senior staff members in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives.
• Ensuring jointly with merchandising and buying, the maximum service level to retail customer.
• Assist with the preparation and ensure the execution of annual operations budgets within company expectations.
• Support the development and maintenance of systems to ensure a safe workplace, included in this is the accountability for reduction of and control of accident costs.
• Support training initiatives to ensure optimal staffing and efficiency levels in the Distribution Center.

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 5+ years of related experience in distribution operations and management of direct reports
• Experience with WMS preferred

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