Analyst Strategic Analytics

Ulta Beauty, Inc. • Bolingbrook, IL

5h

About The Position

The Analyst, Strategic Analytics contributes to Ulta Beauty’s business strategy by leveraging data to communicate clear insights that influence decisions across internal teams. The Strategic Analytics team mines Ulta Beauty’s data assets to inform strategic and tactical decisions. This role supports analysis and reporting for Marketing, Digital, and Merchandising, using data mining and analytical capabilities, and serves as a subject matter expert who communicates the value and application of innovative analytical approaches to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Ideally, 2 or more years of experience in analytics or data mining and presenting results to clients or business partners; recent graduates with relevant internship, coursework, or project experience may also be considered.
• A BA/BS degree in Business Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related analytical field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven command of SQL, relational databases, and MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas in technical and user-friendly language.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, prioritize appropriately, and respond to issues quickly and creatively with an open and positive attitude.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Energetic and self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to make proactive recommendations.
• Recent college graduates considered in lieu of the ideal experience must demonstrate high academic achievement and eagerness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree.
• Experience with data querying and analysis languages such as Python or R.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Manipulate and analyze data from Ulta’s big data environment, including customer profile, campaign response, and transaction data, using tools such as SQL and Python.
• Design, program, generate, and automate concise reports and analyses that track business performance.
• Design and implement intuitive dashboards and visualizations to help product teams and other stakeholders make better business decisions.
• Distill data into clear, concise, business-friendly presentations that deliver actionable insights, and present them to audiences at various levels, including C-suite executives.
• Use a variety of analytical techniques, including advanced statistics, to conduct ad hoc analyses and answer strategic business questions from internal stakeholders.
• Continually identify ways to improve analytics processes and deliverables.
• Ensure data integrity through proven methodologies, including data reconciliation, integration, and audits.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities, prioritize high-impact initiatives, manage timelines and stakeholder expectations, and deliver high-quality work on time.
• Develop partnerships and collaborate with Ulta Beauty business partners, consulting on how to attain business goals by leveraging customer data and insights.
• Listen actively to guests, partners, and co-workers to understand their needs and provide accurate information or solutions.

Benefits

• Eligible associates may earn additional compensation under the company’s bonus plan.
• Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level