Manager, Data Science (Store Operations) - Burlington Stores

The Manager of Forecast Model Development drives strategic operations planning, analytics and reporting for the stores organization.  The role is vital to run the business through using advanced analytics methods for forecasting sales to inform store efficiencies (e.g., payroll allocation, store labor, scheduling, etc.).  Additionally, the role will design predictive models to identify store outliers across key business metrics for gap-management.  Scope also includes tracking missed sales and identifying solutions to minimize risks.  The role requires excellence in modeling, forecasting, predictive analytics, and a strong business acumen to connect dots across a complex business.  The role will deliver sales and OI expansion using these skills.

A Day in the Life:

• Create and implement advanced analytic methods for forecasting sales to inform store efficiencies (e.g., payroll allocation, store labor, scheduling, etc.).
• Design predictive models, regression analyses to identify opportunities and/or outliers for intervention on process execution.
• Manage large sales data sets through coding to then produce forecasts and models.
• Track missed sales and identify solutions to minimize risks.
• Leverage advanced analytics to model financial implications associated with potential actions taken by field leaders (e.g., payroll allocation, scheduling to help drive sales).
• Own planning, decision-making, and other run-the-business needs with strategic thinking and analytical insight.
• Partner with and in stores to identify opportunities to drive efficiencies/performance.

You’ll Come With:

• A Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline required (Applied Analytics, Economics, Finance, etc.)
  • MS. or PhD in Applied Analytics strongly preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience post advanced degree or 5-8 years post undergrad.
• Strong experience with leveraging applied analytics, forecasting, and predictive analytics to drive business decisions
• Experience in coding, data science, investment banking, and similar contexts

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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