Sr Assortment Analytics Analyst

OVERVIEW

Discover greater levels of performance. With over 1,300 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.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

The Senior Analyst of Assortment Analytics will support the Manager of Assortment Analytics to develop and execute analytical concepts in our assortment planning/category management landscape. This individual will support processes and analytics that will influence merchandise strategies, product selection, and improve our organizational processes using more space aware data to make assortment decisions. This role resides within the Merchandise Operations business team and will work with numerous cross functional business areas (merchandising, Marketing, Inventory, Planning, etc.) The Senior Analytics Analyst will work closely with the Merchants to execute strategies, refine data outputs and translate data into visual communicative presentations. This individual will understand and follow predetermined category timelines and processes.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

• Lead the execution of space to sales reporting for designated categories, leveraging but not limited to macro & micro space data.

• Support enterprise initiatives that drive improved integration of data to influence assortment decisions (improve department, brand and or item productivity) being made by blending the art/science of merchandising

• Work cross functionally with Merchandising, Planning, Inventory, Loyalty, etc. to implement, execute, track, and adjust assortments as needed.

• Evaluate and recommend efficiencies and effectiveness of defined strategies & timelines

• Communicate complex ideas in both analytical and user-friendly language to all levels and departments within the organization

• Create effective PowerPoint presentations that include influential data points utilizing easy to interpret visuals

• Elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, project team and other departments within the organization.

• Present insights to Merchandising team in large group settings, including leaders

• Manage relationships with cross functional partners

• Automate processes and analyze data within Excel/Access

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• Minimum of 4-6 years relevant direct work experience in data analysis

• BA/BS or equivalent required

• Proficient Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, Power BI experience a plus

• Clear planning and prioritizing skills; methodical and detailed work behavior

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Experience preparing, analyzing, visualizing and communicating data

• Capable of working in a dynamic environment, handling multiple projects, meeting deadlines, able to prioritize appropriately and respond to issues quickly and creatively with an open and positive attitude.

• Independent decision-making skills and the ability to recommend viable solutions to issues, processes, and data change requests

• Experience leading a team to complete an effective result

• Working knowledge of category management, Merchandising/Buying and/or working knowledge of JDA Category Management Suite a plus

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ABOUT

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty's own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring-hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.