International Transportation Mgr - Full-time / Part-time

Shift: 1st
Status: Regular

Bring your passion for fashion to today's Burlington Stores Inc. If you are interested in a career in retail, consider joining one of the largest off price retailers of apparel and home furnishings in the nation. We always have a large selection of quality name brand merchandise at huge savings; coats, clothing and shoes for the whole family, fashionable accessories, home decor, and everything for baby. Burlington means one-stop shopping for labels you love at prices you love even more. With more than 540 stores, we're always looking for good talent that can drive results.




Position Summary:

The International Transportation Manager is a key member of the Transportation leadership team responsible for developing and managing the import/export supply chain while meeting service and cost objectives. This includes origin/destination operations, managing 3rd party logistics providers, import/export trade compliance, procurement/contracting of services, and performance/financial reporting and analysis. The International Transportation Manager will proactively interface with all key functional business areas including merchants, finance, procurement, PIC, distribution and transportation to develop and manage programs to support business objectives.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works closely with merchandise buyers, vendor relations, non-merchandise purchasing agents to create timely, cost-effective import/export supply chains.
• Responsible for handling the technical and operational details of international transportation,-multiple modes, complex documentation, and varying customs regulations, developing distribution strategies, and building relationships with logistics intermediaries.
• Serves as key contact in resolving problems inherent in moving freight long distances and holding inventory in multiple countries.
• Coordinate and direct daily logistic and treasury activities with internal staff and external service companies.
• Monitor reporting requirements for adherence to company policies and compliance with US import and export trade compliance laws.
• Partners with Procurement and Carrier Administration to develop and manage RFP's for Ocean, Drayage and 3PL services.
• Manages the drayage/inland transportation process (Destination port to DC)
• Develops/provides reporting, KPI's, scorecards, invoice payment/reconciliation, contract management and visibility to the entire import process.

Education:

Four year degree required, supply chain/logistics degree preferred


Experience:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in import transportation/supply chain and 3 years leading and managing a successful transportation function.
• Deep logistics/transportation experience from working at leading retail companies.
• Proven track record with progression of leadership positions in supply chain, logistics or transportation, specifically developing and managing successful import programs.
• Experience in developing best practices as it relates to import operations.
• Proven track record and success driving transportation productivity and customer service.
• Demonstrated experience and success developing and implementing high service/cost competitive import network.
• Experience establishing key performance indicator metrics to benchmark/track performance.

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient with Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Import/Tracking Systems.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire confidence, communicate, and operate effectively with internal (cross functionally) as well as external partners and suppliers.
• Strong track record of success in people leadership including attracting, developing, and retaining industry leading talent.
• Highest personal and professional integrity.
• Accountability for key results and deliverables.
• Self-confidence managing business issues in conflict and facilitating key stakeholders to achieve best resolution for overall business.
• Demonstrated ability to focus, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects under deadline.
• Customer focused.
• Balance of strategic and tactical.
• Data, process and results driven.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• High energy and enthusiasm…must possess a passion for winning.

Our ideal candidates will be self motivated, team players, who have the desire to succeed. We care about our employees, have a supportive environment that values trust and respect , offer a competitive wage and benefits package that includes a generous paid time off plan, plus an associate discount, and a company matched 401(k) to name a few.

Burlington Stores Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!