Sr IT Architect Merchandising Systems & Processing

Ulta Beauty, Inc.•Bolingbrook, IL

35d

About The Position

Live the experience. From professional empowerment to continual learning opportunities. From ongoing investment in new and emerging technologies to a career of self-determination. At Ulta Beauty, our tech team is critical to our scalability-and is recognized that way. We've been defined as a "mature start-up." A place where interdepartmental exposure, open doors, and genuine collaboration is ubiquitous. Where challenges come fast and furious, requiring agility, mental dexterity, and creativity. Where our passion for better solutions drives us and is core to who we are. We're engineering for the future of retail, and it's no-holds-barred. But for those motivated by continual change and ambiguity, by superior leadership, by whip smart colleagues who will press you daily for your very best, you'll find that virtually nothing's impossible at Ulta Beauty. In the role of Senior Architect, you will be responsible for applying core architectural expertise as a leader in the planning, design, and delivery of core Merchandising process in a retail environment especially covering Master data, Retail demand planning, Assortment Planning, Direct and Indirect Procurement. You will be responsible to evaluate and recommend business requirements based on solid knowledge of core Merchandise capabilities and the overall Merchandise business transformation roadmap. You will be responsible for the Application architecture function including architectural design standards, governance processes and implementation of different core Merchandising process like Integrated planning, Retail demand planning, Assortment planning etc. Identify solutions to realize the value of new systems and technology impacted as part of Merchandise transformation roadmap. Work across cross-functional Application architects in evaluating, recommending, and stabilizing technology solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related field, or applicable work experience.
7+ years as solution architect in core Retail Merchandising landscapes and platforms with experience in integrating with ERP like S4.
Experience working and architecting solutions on Retail Merchandise platforms
At least 2 implementations as an architect of core Merchandise process in a retail environment covering Demand planning, Assortment planning, Integrated planning areas.
Knowledge of Merchandising platforms and areas of Merchandising including Assortment, Demand/Fulfillment/Inventory Optimization; Pricing etc. and its interactions with S/4.
Demand Planning / Supply Planning and Inventory planning with S/4 Integration.
Experience in project estimation, project planning, and evaluating staffing needs.
Experience architecting, planning, managing, delivering, implementing, supporting, training, administering and/or monitoring in any of core Retail Merchandise platforms.
Strong Proven technical focus, analytical and problem-solving skills. Thorough knowledge of the software development life cycle.
Experience leading software and vendor evaluations
Experience presenting solutions and options to leadership, project teams and other stakeholders adapting style to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and leadership skills
Ability to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environments

Responsibilities

System Software: Evaluate new system software, review system software updates, plan the installation and testing of new versions of system software, troubleshoot software problems and advise on the correct and effective use of system software.
Systems Design: Manage the system design within the functional area and on programs/projects and ensures adherence to relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices (including security).
Solution Architecture: Lead the development of architectures for complex systems, ensuring consistency with specified requirements agreed with both external and internal customers while balancing between functional, service quality and systems management needs. Ensure that appropriate standards (corporate, industry, national and international) are adhered to.
Information Management: Develop and communicate the organization's strategy for managing information, ensuring that uniformly recognized and accepted data definitions are developed and applied throughout the organization. Ensure that the business processes and information required to support the organization are defined and devise appropriate standards, processes and data architectures. Evaluate the impact of any relevant statutory, internal or external regulations on the organization's use of information and develop strategies for compliance.
Innovation/Research: Manage, monitor, and seek opportunities, new methods, trends, capabilities and products to the advancement of the organization.
IT Governance: Support the work of the governing authority/board, lead the review of management processes (and decisions) for compliance with the organization's strategy for corporate governance of information and develop architecture policies and standards.
IT Strategy & Planning: Develop policies, standards and guidelines for how the organization conducts IT strategy development and planning and lead the creation or review of an IT strategy which meets the requirements of the business.
Relationship Management: Develop long-term, strategic relationships with senior stakeholders, maintain a strong understanding of industry and business and act as a subject matter expert on technology.
Possesses expert knowledge of different Merchandise process and functions like Master data, Integrated planning, Retail demand planning and Assortment planning
End to End process knowledge of different core Merchandise processes and how they work together
Experience in Merchandise platforms like O9 or Blue Yonder that provides multiple core Retail merchandising functionalities
Thorough knowledge on Master data and how it impacts different Materials management transactions
Knowledge of how core Merchandising platforms interacts with S/4 and impacts of data changes
Trusted partner on projects, solving problems, influencing decisions, and recommending solutions while considering current and future roadmap direction. Able to evaluate, recommend new tools, technologies, methodologies, and solutions.
Stays current on Retail Merchandising technology and roadmap
Partners with IT partners including SAP Technology, Infrastructure, Security and Functional to identify emerging technologies, and evaluate their application value. Able to provide guidance, mentorship to cross-functional technical teams as required.
Advises on significant level improvements and measurable business benefits by identifying, proposing, initiating, and leading significant programs of improvement.
Performs the analysis of business processes, including recognition of the potential for automation of the processes, assessment of the costs and potential benefits of the new approaches considered and, where appropriate, management of change, and assistance with implementation.
Ability to work independently, as a member of a team, or as a team lead. Methodical, hands-on, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.

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.

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