What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Systems Analyst II position at Ulta Beauty, Inc.?
OVERVIEW
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.
GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE
The Merchandise Operations Business Systems Analyst II will manage the day-to-day operation, maintenance and support of defined business systems. This role will support the business through documenting requirements, define scope and objectives and formulate systems to parallel overall business strategies. This role will be responsible for bridging the gap between IT and the business, partnering with peers and leaders using data analytics to assess processes, determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations and reports to executives and stakeholders. This role will work with cross-functionally with multiple areas of the company such as IT, Supply Chain, HR, Finance/Accounting, and other areas.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES –
- Monitor and maintain system health
- Conduct business analytics & recommend KPIs to hit business deliverables
- Provide end user support and education
- Drive continuous improvement
- Primary user support and administrator to business partners (internal and/or external) through business requirements, documentation, enhancements, and implementation to ensure system stability and data accuracy
- Support Merchandising, MP&I, and Ecommerce areas use of the Merchandise system to ensure proper functionality, data and results, in defining system settings to ensure system performance is accurate and troubleshoot and solve issues that may arise, partnering with IT and other Merch Ops Centers of Excellence
- Lead business requirement sessions and documentation
- Construct workflow charts and diagrams, study system capabilities and strong ability in translating business needs to detailed business requirement specifications
- Drive consistency in processes across the various business areas including training and documentation, as needed
- Validate resource requirements and develop cost estimate models
- Perform daily, weekly and monthly reviews and analyses of current processes using operational metrics and reports
- Gather and analyze data for potential business expansions
- Identify specific business opportunities
- Ability to write use cases and facilitate UAT sessions
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated examples of collaboration and accountability
- Capability to work cross-functionally with IT to assist in the translation of technical concepts into non-technical terms
- Demonstrated curiosity and ability to take complex thoughts or ideas and simplify them for business or technical partners
- Retail inventory business background with strong process and systems acumen
- Ability to identify opportunities for change and the ability to convey the need for change
- Applied knowledge of applications’ development methodologies
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 2-5 years of direct work experience in business analysis, process improvement/best practices and system designs or robust merchandising work experience
- Education: BA/BS or equivalent experience
- Experience with Merchandising, Ecommerce, Omni-Channel and Supply Chain system and processes
- Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines while using analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
ABOUT
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.
Salary : $72,700 - $92,100
