Inventory Administrative Assistant

Ulta Beauty, Inc.•Bolingbrook, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Inventory Administrative Assistant, you will utilize your organizational, administrative and communication skills to support the inventory needs of your assigned category. You’ll participate in enterprise projects and initiatives, enabling Ulta Beauty and the MP&I department to be bigger, better, together.

Requirements

Bachelors' degree in relevant field preferred
Merchandising expertise not required, replenishment and forecasting system experience preferred
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
Excellent organizational skills with a strong eye for detail, and capable of multi-tasking
Willingness to adopt to new process, and be an advocate for change
Strong Microsoft Office skills with solid proficiency in usage of Excel
Strong work ethic, ability to meet tight deadlines/thrive in fast-paced environment
Ability to learn and operate within inventory systems: S4, SAP, DXM, Monday.com
Ability to embrace/maneuver change with a positive attitude
Engages in continuous learning by observing and openly sharing thoughts and insights
Mindset that emphasizes teamwork
Thrives in fast paced environment

Responsibilities

Support the inventory of assigned business by assisting with inventory tasks and processes to maintain or exceed KPI goals (sales, margin, turn, in-stock)
Manage all inventory tasks (write purchase orders, maintain master file) associated with Ulta Beauty’s sampling strategy. Partner with assigned coordinators from the merchandising team to ensure programs are executed on time.
Maintains a rotation schedule to ensure coverage of routine inventory department responsibilities (Cherwell tickets, PO issues mailbox, distro recaps, etc.)
Collaborates with Inventory Analysts/Sr to ensure appropriate inventory protection across channels
Actively participate in weekly cross-functional team meetings
Provides ad-hoc support to the greater Inventory Analyst team based upon the needs of the business
Assist with an event by updating skus lists and forecasts for weekly and event recaps