Director of Fixture Purchasing and Design

Director of Fixture Purchasing and Design

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The Director of Fixture Purchasing & Design will have overall responsibility for the store fixtures program, which includes fixtures for New Stores, Downsizes & Remodels, in-store Capital Projects, and Store Replenishment. This function includes fixture design, purchasing, production, inventory management, replenishment, storage (3PL), obsolescence, cost controls, budget and fiscal management & reporting, and vendor management. This role will require heavy interface with Finance, Procurement, Merchandise Presentation, Project Planning, Project Execution, Facilities, and other Departments to assist in managing the overall store fixtures program.

In partnership with Finance, the role will be responsible for completing monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts and reporting.

• Design and direct the creation of new fixtures, hardware, supporting elements from rough concept through prototype approval.
• Partner with Merchandise Presentation, Store Operations, and Safety to ensure all fixtures solve merchandising challenges, create a better in-store environment, and are safe to use in stores.
• Conduct prototype testing for functionality, longevity, and safety.
• Ensure and review the creation of fixture installation guidelines.
• Assemble and present prototype review decks for internal team and Executive reviews.
• Travel to vendors and stores for onsite prototype reviews or in-store presentations.
• Manage vendor relationships.

• Manage and monitor a fixture purchasing budget of ~ $80M.
• Manage 3PL relationships and ensure there is inventory on-hand to execute all supported New Stores and Existing Store capital projects.
• Conduct regularly scheduled on‑hand inventories to strike a balance between maintaining adequate inventory levels and costs associated with the storage of fixtures.
• Place fixture orders, as needed, to ensure adequate inventory is always maintained and on‑hand.
• Maintain and present on‑hand inventory as prescribed by department VP.
• Build and maintain a fully automated store‑level fixture replenishment program.
• Work with Planning team(s) to ensure fixture take‑offs are completed on time and store‑level PO’s cut to ensure fixtures are delivered on time for project execution.
• Partner and collaborate with Merchandise Presentation team to ensure fixture related projects are supported.
• Build and maintain all vendor relationships needed to ensure we always have a robust and secure fixture program.

• Manage and monitor a fixture purchasing budget of ~ $80M in total spending.
• In collaboration with partners in Finance, drive all monthly, quarterly, and annual budget and forecasting activities.
• In collaboration with partners in Procurement, drive all RFP’s required for fixture design and purchasing requirements.
• Analyze inventory data to identify cost‑reduction opportunities in fixture buys and warehousing/storage.
• Identify errors and/or trends in system data to improve accuracy, timeliness and general flow of transactions and accounting data and research problems and resolve when necessary.
• Provide recommendations to improve inventory processes and procedures.
• Explore Direct Import possibilities to eliminate the intermediary and reduce fixture costs.

• Mentor & develop the graphics team members.
• Build strong partnerships throughout the Burlington Corporation by sharing knowledge and learning from peers and business partners.
• Implement new processes to improve speed/execution of projects to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Work with third‑party partners (Fixture Vendors, Print Vendors, Installation Companies…).
• Lead with integrity, positivity, and a keen eye on continuous improvement, always!

Education
: BA/BS in Interior Design, Graphic Design, related field, or significant relevant experience.

Experience
: 5-10 years of in‑store fixture purchasing experience, 3-5 years of 3PL management experience, 3-5 years of demand…