Sr Analyst Network Strategy and Optimization

OVERVIEW

Imagine. With over 1,200 stores throughout the U.S. and a thriving supply chain network, there has never been a greater need for people of high initiative, of big-picture thinking, and adaptability to share in our journey. At Ulta Beauty, we have greater ambitions. Growing what works. Iterating in areas that have promise. Creating new offerings for industry advantage.

 

In all of this is the opportunity to experience real impact, to effectuate change, to give wings to a spirit of creativity and entrepreneurism. Because the challenges are multi-faceted and ever-changing. But for those inspired by real-world demands that press and stretch, that call for new and smarter ideas, that require heavy doses of trust and respect, Ulta Beauty encourages you to imagine with us.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

 

The Sr Analyst Network Strategy & Optimization will facilitate various optimization initiatives from data gathering to network modeling and insights generation. This individual will support developing scenarios to support Ulta’s supply chain long-term strategy, optimize end-to-end supply chain material flows, and improve order fulfillment performance (speed and cost) while leveraging trade-offs among competing objectives such as sustainability and resilience.

 

This role is hybrid working out of our corporate office in Bolingbrook, IL six days per month.

 

 

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

• Executing network modeling to support initiatives such as the location of new fulfillment nodes, the automation of existing distribution centers, flow-path alignment, and the optimization of end-to-end supply chain costs
• Supporting the development of supply chain network design strategies that align with business objectives and maximize operational efficiency
• Performing analysis of key data to identify opportunities for optimizing the end-to-end supply chain network
• Performing scenario analyses to address various what-if situations as well as sensitivity analyses on key supply chain factors including demand, transportation costs, labor costs, and facility costs
• Initiating and driving network optimization projects from opportunity identification through scoping and model development and business case development
• Developing network strategy recommendations including the optimal use of current assets, investments in new technology, expansion of capacity, evaluation of alternative fulfillment models (i.e. 3PL, drop-ship) etc.
• Supporting the supply chain project & capability road-map by evaluating planned ROI and ideating projects that will drive results to Ulta’s bottom line
• Analyzing supply chain and network data leveraging enterprise databases and other data sources (SQL experience required)
• Partnering with internal Business Intelligence resources to obtain required data elements and develop repeatable processes for data acquisition and refreshes
• Interfacing with multiple internal and external departments including Distribution, Transportation, Merchandise Planning, Marketing/eCommerce, Stores, and Finance to gather assumptions and to share network optimization results

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

 

• 3 years of work experience in supply chain network design, data engineering, and advanced analytics or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree.
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Proven analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), presentation, and analytical skills with a solid understanding of the financials of each segment of the supply chain.
• Ability to develop presentation materials to highlight Network Optimization results, and the business opportunities and value derived from the modeling efforts
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Enthusiastic, persistent, action-oriented, and a strong sense of accountability
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize work, and operate independently
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, knowledge/experience setting up databases)
• Experience with visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)
• Experience with supply chain network design software (e.g., AIMMS, LLamasoft/Coupa Supply Chain Guru, or similar) strongly preferred
• Knowledge of supply chain sales & operational planning, distribution center operations, and transportation in a retail environment
• Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) BigQuery
• Programming experience in Python or R
• Working knowledge of MySQL databases
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems and/or Order Management Systems

 

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The pay range for this position is $76,100.00 - $97,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

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 : $76,100 - $97,000