Sr Inventory Analyst
Bolingbrook, IL 
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OVERVIEW Experience professional empowerment. With over 1,200 stores throughout the U.S., designs to expand internationally, and a thriving E-Commerce platform, Ulta Beauty provides its merchandise associates the bandwidth needed to set new trends, identify potential, and take calculated risks. For professionals with an adventurous spirit who thrive in a collaborative context, who are energized by ambiguity and problem-solving, who want to experience the results of their efforts, and who are inspired by the recognition of superior performance-we encourage you to make all of it your own. Discover the possibilities of Ulta Beauty. And experience greater heights of professional success & personal satisfaction. THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE: The Senior Inventory Analyst will work closely with their Merchant and Planning partners to align inventory strategies with the company's product and financial goals. They will drive the business forward through process improvement and consistent re-evaluation of strategies. CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete post-mortem analysis on key events analyzing forecast accuracy in relationship to residual inventory implications Establish a leadership role amongst the team Actively participate in weekly cross-functional team meetings Develop strong partnerships with peers by sharing best practices and maintaining regular, open communication Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders across functions to achieve business objectives and drive strategic change Ability to present information and interact effectively across all levels of the organization Drive towards maintaining or exceeding KPI goals inclusive of driving sales, margin, and inventory turn and in-stocks Provide analytics/insights to support business decisions Establish and Maintain Vendor Relationships ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete on-going training and development courses supported by the HR Training Team or the Merchandise Operations Training Team. On-boarding of new hires & counterparts THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS: Minimum 2 - 4 years working in retail or related environment. Forecast and Replenishment system experience required. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and with a cross functional team Active participant in a cross functional or departmental project, demonstrating engagement & leadership skills Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong listening skills Critical thinker, able to interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholders and influence with data Ability to make sound, informed decisions particularly under time pressure and in ad hoc situations. Demonstrate strong influential & negotiation skills Overtime and weekends as needed. Leadership Experience Preferred Ability and willingness to Coach, Mentor, and Onboard Lead by example with a positive attitude & ability to embrace/maneuver through change Excellent organizational skills with a strong eye for detail, and capable of multi-tasking Willingness to adopt new processes and be a change advocate. Strong Microsoft Office skills with solid proficiency in usage of Excel. Working knowledge of SAP or JDA a plus. Ability to work with large amounts of data into trends and develop accurate and actionable insights based on the data Process improvement champion Strong problem solving, retail math, and analytical skills Highly motivated individual with strong initiative and positive attitude Strong work ethic, ability to meet tight deadlines/thrive in fast-pace environment Professionalism and confidentiality required both internally & externally Aspirations to develop & grow within Ulta Follows principles & values to do the right thing Ability to embrace/maneuver change with a positive attitude COLORADO PAY RANGE At this time, Colorado residents are not eligible for this position. 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.

 

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Job Summary
Company
Ulta Beauty
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
Open
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