**LOCATION** 2961 Route 322 Swedesboro NJ US 08085 **Overview** Starting a new career is a big deal, and at Burlington, we love big deals! If you're passionate about ensuring merchandise moves safely and excited about driving business success through process excellence and leadership, consider applying for our Distribution Center Leadership Development Program. In this role, you'll be a key contributor to our supply chain operations, ensuring smooth distribution center processes—from receiving and processing to storing, packing, and shipping—so that we can achieve our mission of delivering the right products to the right stores at the right time! **Our Burlington** In 1972, Burlington Stores operated as a family-owned coat business, and over the years, we expanded and transitioned to be one of today's leading off-price retailers, operating in clothing, baby items, home goods, and much more. Centered on five tenets, “Our Burlington” defines who we are as an employer, and what’s important to us as a team, and it guides us toward becoming an even stronger competitor in the off-price channel. Additionalinformation is available at:https://burlingtonstores.jobs/our-burlington/ **Our Development Program** In this program, you'll receive the training and coaching needed to become a Distribution Center (DC) Area Manager. Here's what you can expect: + A hands-on, 12-week training and onboarding experience where you'll be placed in a distribution operations area to begin applying your skills and knowledge. + A dedicated mentor to guide and support you throughout the training and beyond. + Opportunities to shadow various distribution teams and learn from their expertise. + A 100% on-site experience that will require an ability to be on-site every day at your assigned DC location. The schedule may vary throughout the week and could include weekends and/or evening hours to support project needs, _subject to change_ . (Relocation benefits are available for eligible candidates). + You'll join an onboarding class with peers starting in the same role and on the same date. Training typically begins in the summer months. **Our Day in the Life of a Distribution Center Area Manager** + Responsible for day-to-day oversight of warehouse operations, while leading a team of Distribution Center Associates in efficiently and effectively executing shipping / receiving responsibilities safely, productively and under company policies and procedures. + Analyzes productivity,efficiency, and accuracy data to lead and drive team performance excellence and maximize individual team member performance and potential. + Leads and acts as an ambassador for Burlington’s Core Values, fostering an engaging, professional, and inclusive team environment. + Acts as a catalyst and action driver for complex, cross-functional, and interdepartmental assignments, and special projects. + Practices everyday development by providing feedback, coaching, and development to their team – and receiving the same for oneself. + Ensures on-going training and consistent compliance with all appropriate policies, procedures, and rules. + Effectively and confidently leverages technology, warehouse management systems, and reporting tools / programs to drive results and performance excellence. + _Note:_ This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring direct engagement with your team on the warehouse floor where merchandise is received, processed, and shipped. **Our Distribution Center Area Managers** + Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management, or similarly related field). + Affinity for team leadership / coaching, addressing complex problems with limited inputs, a fast paced and always evolving environment. + Data-driven problem-solver who can build and maintain productive partnerships by living and reinforcing our core values. + Ability to think critically with high attention to detail and listening, oral, and written communication skills. + A self-starter who takes initiative with a sense of curiosity, adaptability, and courage to always be a student of the business. + Strong aspiration and desire for building a leadership career in Distribution, Supply Chain, Logistics. + Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office programs with proficiency in Microsoft Excel. + Candidates must be able to work a flexible and on average 3-4 day weekly onsite work schedule; including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required + Openness to relocation with new opportunities / promotion is strongly preferred. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods in a warehouse environment Reliable transportation is required as our Distribution Center locations in New Jersey may not be easily accessible by public transportation. Based on the needs of the business, you may need to travel to other Distribution Center locations or area stores that do not match the schedules for public transportation. **Our Compensation and Benefits** + An annual salary of $65,000 plus bonuswith the eligibility for an annual performance-based merit increase. + A benefits package with a generous PTO plan, a range of affordable health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), and a company-matched 401(k). + An associate discount for in-store purchases. + Professional development opportunities for long-term career growth. Our Distribution Center Area Managers have the potential to continue to advance in position and responsibility in their careers to Director and beyond. **Our Caring Company** At Burlington, we stand for equality and the dignity of each person. We embrace the many facets of diversity that strengthen our communities and our company. We believe that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and understanding. Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, our Council members share valuable insights and feedback, propose new initiatives, and serve as ambassadors to help amplify the impact and scope of our company’s DEI efforts. Additional information is available at: https://www.burlington.com/about/diversity-equity-and-inclusion **What happens after you submit your application?** You may be invited to complete a HireVue On-demand video interview via email. This is our chance to get to know you better. Our opportunities fill up quickly, so if invited, complete your HireVue interview as soon as possible to maximize your chances of success. _Attention: Applicants seeking to be considered for this role will undergo a HireVue assessment that incorporates the use of artificial intelligence._ Click here to learn more. \#LI-DC1 **Posting Number** _2025-228992_ **Location** _US-NJ-Swedesboro_ **_Address_** _2961 Route 322_ **_Shopping Center_** _Building A_ **_Zip Code_** _08085_ **Workplace Type** _On-Site_ **Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_ **Career Site Category** _College_ **Position Category** _Distribution Center Management_ **Evergreen** _No_ **Min** _USD $65,000.00/Annual_ **Mid** _USD $65,000.00/Annual_