Sr Planner

Ulta Beauty, Inc.•Bolingbrook, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Discover greater levels of performance. With over 1,400 stores throughout the U.S. and an innovative omni-channel ecosystem, Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing the beauty retail experience. Ulta Beauty is expanding its digital capabilities, opening new stores on a continual basis and re-designing existing locations with the latest design and technological advancements for heightened guest experiences. We’re not just growing, we’re thriving through consistent innovation and a bold commitment to re-imagination. If you want the opportunity to build something strategic, to take ownership of your career trajectory, to apply your passion to operational excellence, Ulta Beauty provides the kind of stability and support few organizations can match. So be curious. Be flexible. Be more than you thought possible. The future is yours at Ulta Beauty. As a Senior Planner, your financial and analytical aptitude will enable you to develop and execute comprehensive merchandise plans while maintaining strong partnerships with internal merchants and external brands. You will oversee all aspects of planning and inventory management for all brands under your portfolio and lead a team to achieve the strategic and financial objectives of the enterprise. By taking a lead role in enterprise projects and initiatives, you’ll enable Ulta Beauty and the MP&I department to be bigger, better, together.

Requirements

6+ years of professional, relevant experience in merchandise planning, supply chain, finance and/or inventory
Financial and analytical aptitude and a deep understanding of financial metrics (sales, margin, turn, receipt planning)
Provides accurate, actionable and forward-looking insights to improve business and sales performance; creates competitive and breakthrough strategies
Navigates crucial conversations with internal and external partners with minimal supervision
Capable of driving favorable outcomes through strong influence and confidence in negotiations
Effectively communicates and collaborates with internal and external partners
Achieves high levels of autonomy and self-reliance, working effectively and efficiently without supervision
Ability to make well-informed decisions through the evaluation of large quantities of data, discovery of trends and development of actionable insights
Ability to comprehend complex issues and approach situations in a logical and structured manner
Delivers constructive feedback, guidance, and resources with excellent coaching skills and team development abilities
Solid understanding of inventory activities and best practices
A desire to conduct stretch assignments to improve our internal and external competitive edge
Promotes and champions change and process improvements
Approaches interactions, decisions, and challenges with a constructive, optimistic mindset

Nice To Haves

2+ years of people management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of merchandise plans (weekly, monthly, annual) and inventory strategies for all brands under portfolio
Provide strategic direction and guidance to team in developing assortment plans, sales forecast, inventory strategies to drive and grow the business while achieving KPI’s
Establish and maintain credible partnerships with external brands, share monthly projections, advocate for what’s best for the business, and engage in critical negotiations while providing clear financial justifications for decisions
Partner with internal merchants to grow and drive the business. Analyze market trends, historical data and customer/sales insights to drive the business
Partner with FPA to provide insights into changes (margins, receipts) that impact overall financial performance and ensure decisions are made with a thorough understanding of the impact on the bottom line
Manage end-to-end inventory process by communicating inventory strategies and direction to Inventory Analysts. Monitor KPIs and conduct regular analysis to identify opportunities and make recommendations
Foster a team culture that is results-oriented and exemplifies a team mentality that aligns to Ulta Beauty’s Values, Mission and Vision
Take a lead role in tentpole events and/or enterprise initiatives, representing the MPI department