Inbound Transportation Analyst II

Ulta Beauty, Inc. • Bolingbrook, IL

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

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:
Perform all activities related to planning and scheduling of all inbound collect shipments into Ulta’s DC’s to ensure orders are planned in a cost-effective manner while maintaining a high level of service. In addition, this role will focus on improving processes through data analysis and predictive analytics, identification, documentation, and implementation. This individual works closely with carriers, suppliers, and many internal cross-functional partners to troubleshoot pain points and develop innovative solutions to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, minimum 3-5 years of experience in supply chain.
• Microsoft Office and TMS proficiency required, advanced Excel, PowerPoint skills preferred.
• Working knowledge of SAP and TMS required. Must be comfortable learning new software.
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Strong organization and follow up skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to evaluate situations and make informed decisions
• Able to perform multiple tasks at the same time
• Able to match appointments to DC capacity and operational requirements

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience managing vendors/carriers preferred
• Experience in process improvement and best practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load plan and tender ~$30 million in inbound collect shipments utilizing Ulta’s TMS platform.
• Analyze using diagnostic and predictive analytics to ensure mode optimization and consolidation opportunities for all shipments
• Identify and then partner with MP&I and Supplier Ops to coordinate and achieve natural consolidation opportunities by origin
• Work with vendors and carriers to coordinate all delivery appointments into Ulta’s DC’s within a timely fashion, escalating where necessary
• Extend our vendor’s capabilities by assisting with BOL generation and general transportation knowledge.
• Support our internal partners with shipments that are not maintained thru SAP and require manual intervention.
• Support manual shipments of all RTVs, RTDCs and DC to DC transfer
• Collaborate with MP&I, Inventory, DC Operations and DCs to meet inventory-based demands
• Creates and manages Carrier, DC and/or Brand Partner compliance using data analytics
• Responsible for Shipper, Carrier and DC compliance areas are reviewed using data analyics
• Manage shipment exceptions, shipment prioritization and expedited shipments. When necessary, assist in tracking shipments and manage daily exceptions to ensure desired service results
• Partner with carriers to ensure their capacity meets Ulta’s demands
• Train DC personnel on Transportation related activities
• Seek to improve the current process with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Participate in transportation-related projects and support the transportation strategy

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees