**LOCATION** 2006 Route 130 North Burlington NJ US 08016 **Overview** **Overview:** If you want an exciting job with one of the largest off-price retailers in the nation, join Burlington Stores, Inc. team as a Merchant Import Operations Analyst! **Position Summary:** The Import Merchant Operations Analyst is well-experienced in merchant import order procedures and systems. Responsibilities include supporting the vendors and merchants in determining the most efficient approach to import order logistics and flow and ensuring estimated landed costs (ELC) are appropriately calculated. **Duties and Responsibilities:** **Analysis** + Maintains factors contributing to ELC and provides recommendations to merchant to drive costs down as appropriate + Maintains ELC and reports impact to merchant margin + Develops training for vendors on the import order process and supporting systems in partnership with Import department + Analyzes metrics to identify opportunities to improve profit through order management initiatives **Import Process** + Identifies opportunities to streamline the merchant import order process, ELC calculation including duty, commissions, freight, and other load factors + Onboard, train and support vendors in the import process and PLM system. Serve as vendor point of contact for all related PLM system issues + Partners with Import Department, Merchandise Process Analysts (MPAs), Vendor Relations and Supply Chain Initiatives and Legal to problem solve issues with existing or new vendors related to order writing + Maintains supporting tools for the merchants to utilize in the Import Order Process. Acts in a support capacity for user acceptance testing for system updates. + Work with IT to develop system capabilities to support needs and adapt to changing business + Recognized expert for all import related systems and supporting tools **Collaborative Relationships** + Develops and maintains effective working relationship amongst members of cross-functional teams (Buying, DCs, Vendors, MIO and Supply Chain) + Demonstrates and utilizes strong communication skills in interactions with internal and external business partners creating a customer centric environment + Serves as the first point of contact for the vendor community on import order execution processes and systems + Responds promptly and accurately to issues and inquiries surfaced by merchants, vendors and MIO business partners + Keeps individual, division, and total company goals in mind when making decisions + Fosters an environment based on Burlington’s core values **Education:** + Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience **Experience:** + 1+ years’ experience as Assistant Buyer or equivalent level in other business **Skills and Abilities:** + Strong attention to detail + Excellent communication skills (written andverbal) + Excellent time management skills and organizational skills, driving towards work efficiencies + Proficient in Microsoft Excel + Ability to work at a fast pace and adapt to frequent changes in priorities and processes + Strong ability to manage through conflict and problem resolution. + Strong ability to analyze process and develop best practices to drive process improvement + Ability to achieve high productivity and accuracy + Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on tasks. **Physical Requirements:** Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. Spend long hours working on a computer. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. **Disclaimer: The above position description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position** **. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.** **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.** \#LI-SD1 **Posting Number** _2024-226237_ **Location** _US-NJ-Burlington_ **_Address_** _2006 Route 130 North_ **_Zip Code_** _08016_ **Workplace Type** _Hybrid_ **Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_ **Career Site Category** _Corporate_ **Position Category** _Planning and Allocation_ **Evergreen** _Yes_ **Min** _USD $50,000.00/Annual_ **Mid** _USD $65,000.00/Annual_