Associate Buyer, Merchandising

Discover greater levels of performance. With over 1,300 stores throughout the U.S. and an innovative omni-channel ecosystem, Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing the beauty retail experience. Ulta Beauty is expanding its digital capabilities, opening new stores on a continual basis and re-designing existing locations with the latest design and technological advancements for heightened guest experiences. We’re not just growing, we’re thriving through consistent innovation and a bold commitment to re-imagination. If you want the opportunity to build something strategic, to take ownership of your career trajectory, to apply your passion to operational excellence, Ulta Beauty provides the kind of stability and support few organizations can match. So be curious. Be flexible. Be more than you thought possible. The future is yours at Ulta Beauty.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

The Associate Buyer will assist in the delivery of department strategies to maximize sales, margin, and inventory and space productivity.  This person must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and demonstrate strong attention to detailed execution. 

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Business Area Strategy: Understands and partners in development and execution of the business area strategy.  Partner and support omni-channel strategy.  Manages portion of the business area.
• Financial Plans: Assists in the execution of the financial plans including sales, margin and inventory in conjunction with merchandise planning team.
• Marketing: Execute marketing plans that set pricing and product cadence to optimize profitable sales and support the corporate marketing strategy.
• In-Store Merchandising: Responsible for determining product assortment for promotional locations in store. Proof all in-store signage for printing; signage for all marketing in promo planner, enters skus in for tables, endcaps, etageres & cash wrap.
• Planograms: Drives planogram process by working with vendors to determine assortment, secure samples, assessing SKU/Brands productivity, completing or gathering sku set up paperwork, maintaining add/delete lists, shelf strip proofing, managing fixtures with vendors if required.   
• Reporting: Pulls, prepare and analyze reports from BW, SAP, or Merchandising systems as needed.
• Collaboration: Develop and maintain internal and external relationships, including Distribution Centers, eCommerce, Marketing, Operations, Planning & Allocation, Stores and brand partners.
• Values: Exemplifies Ulta Beauty's core values within role. Ulta Values are quality and timely decision making, continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, coaching and developing, planning and prioritizing, communication.
• Continuous Improvement: Complete on-going training and development courses supported by the HR Training Team or the Merchandise Operations Training Team.
• Brand Management: In partnership with dotcom team, management of the brand portfolio, performance, and relationships to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives.
• Negotiation: Negotiate vendor terms, item costs, exclusivity, newness or exits to support the financial plans and strategy.
• Trend: Proactively assess and monitor the competitive landscape and marketplace to determine potential opportunities or threats.

ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required
• Years of Related Experience: 3-4 yrs. experience must include merchandising and/or MP&I experience
• Skills: Strong organizational skills required. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Proficiency with Microsoft Office.  Knowledge of SAP and SAP Hana a plus. Creative problem solver.  Professionalism and confidentiality required.  Passion for the business.  High energy innovation leader.  Strong financial aptitude and analytical ability. Capability to lead brand meetings and presentations.
• Working Conditions: Some travel required.

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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