Distribution Center Director

Ulta Beauty • Fresno, CA

3d

About The Position

Experience operational excellence. Real investment in personal and professional development. And an ability to make real and beneficial change. The Distribution Centers at Ulta Beauty are a place where lived values meet next-generation advancements to create competitive advantage few can match.

If you want to learn in a supportive and ever-evolving environment. If you value managers who aren t afraid to lead by rolling up their sleeves. If you seek stability, growth opportunities and the rewards that come with industry leadership, apply your talents and passions in ways that take us to even greater heights .

GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE
L eads and interprets Ulta Supply Chain strategic direction and vision to drive the overall success of an automated, retail distribution center . Ensures a safe , productive, and positive work environment while overseeing the daily operations, planning, organization, and execution of the distribution center and budget . Contributes to the development of distribution center leadership and career growth opportunities for Distribution Center employees through coaching, performance management, and active development planning, reinforcing a culture of accountability and excellence .

Requirements

• Bachelor s Degree or equivalent work experience
• 10 + years p revious supply chain, distribution center or warehouse leadership experience
• Strong leadership and team engagement skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of distribution and eCommerce operations in a retail environmen t
• Ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships/ relationships with peers
• Professional communication skills
• Proven proficiency with process improvement with the innovation to apply process improvement initiatives
• The ability to lead cross-functional teams with diverse goals and responsibilities
• Demonstrated skill in driving initiatives related to teams, projects , and quality
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, includ ing troubleshooting , problem solving prioritizing , and multi-tasking
• The ability to quickly learn business processes outside one s area of expertise
• English Proficient
• Agile pl anning and prioritizing capabilities
• Computer skills including MS Office, Excel, W arehouse Management System Application

Responsibilities

• Inspire s , lead s , and motive s high-energy, results-driven teams in a fast-paced retail and eCommerce operations environment
• Strategically and e ffectively leads cross-functional teams with diverse goals and responsibilities
• Appl ies strong business acumen to identify opportunities for growth and operational improvement. Proactively identif ies , address es , and recommend s solutions for any operational issues that may impact the associate experience, service level s, and guest satisfaction
• Achieve s or exceed s distribution center productivity goals weekly
• Develop s and maintain s annual operating budget and KPI metrics
• Achieve s operating and financial objectives within budgeted guidelines
• Drive s continuous improvement in productivity and financial performance
• Ensures effective communication within the DC of all key initiatives to encourage a consistent understanding of the reasons for, direction of, and expected results of each project
• Oversees facilities management, including vendor selection, negotiation of rates and service contracts
• Interface s with other directors and senior managers to provide integrated operating goals that align with overall Company objectives
• Recommend s measures to improve the supply chain, distribution methods, team performance, and quality of product
• Maintain s consistent, reliable attendance to support business needs
• Manages a direct team of senior operational leaders and is responsible for the performance and development of all associates inside of the distribution center
• Champion s and model s Ulta Beauty s mission, vision, and values
• Demonstrate s high standards of associate safety, customer service , and servant leadership
• Provides coaching and feedback to improve individual and team performance, sharing best practices to drive consistency and excellence
• Oversees all non-exempt and exempt team staffing needs inside the DC
• Lead s and execute s best practices to promote associate engagement and to enable a high-performing workforce that contribute s to the C ompany s strategic growth and business objectives
• Role model s behaviors aligned to a values-based, guest-centric, high performing culture with an emphasis on embracing our competencies and delivering with subject matter expertise
• Partner s across the network organization to coach and develop leaders to ensure they are building culture action plans that best align to our people strategies and business initiatives
• Participat e s in talent calibration, culture survey action planning, goal setting and rollout, performance review consultation, and IDP creation/ execution
• Attend s mandatory training s and meetings to enable continuous professional development , completes all training o n time
• Maintains thorough knowledge of and ensures compliance with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards
• Develop s and implement s operational strategies to improve efficiency and productivity
• Learns and adapts quickly to new processes , communicating changes clearly across team and shift
• Maintain s outstanding DC operational standards, including cleanliness department, work areas , and building spaces
• Protect s C ompany assets by following loss prevention best practices and procedures .
• Manage s operations to maximize efficiencies and productivity, optimize labor cost expenditures, and ensure safe operating practices
• Develop s strategic direction and establishes appropriate priorities for projects critical to success
• Ensure s that all organizational activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations, and interacts with regulatory officials as required
• Assess es organizational and operational effectiveness, while advocating process and technology changes/enhancements that will improve operating processes and performance
• Execute s other operational tasks as directed

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees