Process Owner DC Training

OVERVIEW

Imagine . With over 1,400 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 Supply Chain DC Training Process Owner is responsible for being a subject matter expert for all operational departments across our distribution network. This role will provide distribution operational subject matter expertise for strategic initiatives across all functional areas for ULTA. This role will partner with internal stakeholders and enterprise leaders (Managers, Directors, and VPs) to optimize product flow across our distribution and fulfillment centers and will be responsible for leading the implementation of any changes. The DC Training Process Owner will provide guidance and leadership to both the steady state distribution teams and corporate strategic Supply Chain teams. The DC Training Process Owner will set the strategy for distribution field-based leadership and lead the deployment of new training and development capabilities within the Ulta Supply Chain. This role will manage several cross functional relationships within ULTA such as Inventory, Merchandising, Guest Services, Ecommerce, Stores, Information Technology, Finance, and additional teams from Supply Chain to ensure that the distribution operations are effectively functioning throughout the network.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

• Partner strategically with enterprise leaders (Managers, Directors, VPs) to define and plan various business applications such as: enterprise strategic initiatives, product flow optimization, best practice process improvement, transitional product strategies, process automation, and business continuation
• Develop and train process implementation and documentation support for all distribution/supply chain-related projects which includes supporting and or creating project plans and timelines, setting up and executing onsite & offsite project investigation, and providing status reporting
• Develop cost analysis, design considerations, and implementation timelines for projects
• Provide training and process improvement support to operational teams in multiple departments and shifts to drive improved business results
• Collaborate with cross functional enterprise leaders (Supervisors, Managers, Directors, VPs) to provide consolidated reporting and performance metrics
• Provide Distribution Leadership operational support including day-to-day support, operational and leadership training, and capacity planning
• Work as a liaison among stakeholders to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate requirements for changes to distribution operations or product flow
• Create and manage the implementation of any changes through effective stakeholder and change management
• Provides significant leadership and direction for the portfolio of projects within the strategic initiatives the individual is assigned
• Lead and identify common issues, constraints, and risks across portfolio projects through the application of lean principles
• Collaborate with enterprise leadership (Manager, Director, VPs) on: Inventory Management/Planning, Merchandising, and Industrial Engineering to create weekly status reporting, and prevent resource conflicts between multiple projects
• Provide User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operational Readiness Testing (ORT) support for all new IT Supply Chain initiatives
• Plan and manage project execution, ensuring that development projects are delivered on time, on budget, and consistent with specifications
• Support enterprise leaders through multiple projects across multiple sites, assign work, monitor workload, and appraise performances
• Manage, measure, monitor, and mitigate risks to various projects, budgets, and timelines
• Collect and report metrics to monitor and optimize project performance by leading weekly distribution leadership meetings
• Provide the enterprise detailed guidance & leadership communication in the event of distribution center outages along with contingency plans
• Mentor, teach & develop enterprise leaders to improve their understanding and skill, and ensure they are familiar with policies, business processes, and workflow
• Provide regular training progress updates to distribution center leadership for associates at all levels
• Manage/educate DC network on key strategies to drive steady state and peak operations to ensure SLAs are achieved
• Manage larger scale, complex training for all Inbound, Outbound, QA, and eComm departments as well as opportunities is other areas of the SCO org

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2-5 years relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of work and education experience
• Proven success in leading people, process improvement, and multiple projects/multiple presentation deadlines at one time
• Strong working knowledge in SAP, Manhattan, Word, Excel, Access, and Power-Point
• Ability to speak, present, work, and influence decisions to large and diverse audiences at various levels
• Experience working with multi-location teams including leading managers of people
• Must be a self-starter and be able to successfully develop and execute against departmental goals with minimal guidance
• Good understanding of warehousing and physical distribution concepts.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as dictated by business needs.
• Ability to travel as required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Typical office environment - 70%
• Typical DC work environment - 30%
• Travel 25% / year
• Ability to walk and stand while observing for extended period

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The pay range for this position is $77,600.00 - $88,000.00 / 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:


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.