Director Supply Chain

OVERVIEW Imagine. With over 1,200 stores throughout the U.S., designs to expand internationally, 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. POSITION SUMMARY: The Director Supply Chain will drive thought leadership and help lead the implementation of the long-term and medium-term Supply Chain strategic initiatives. This role will serve as critical tie-in across multiple stakeholders to ensure optimal performance and end-to-end efficiency. They will serve as a key influencer of the team’s go forward strategy, while also helping the Supply Chain business leads develop near-term project plans to implement their business strategies. This role will drive the strategy to optimize Ulta’s supply chain network, drive end-to end supply chain efficiency, and improve order fulfillment performance, while building the long-term strategy and capabilities for a sophisticated omnichannel fulfillment and delivery infrastructure. Additionally, the Director Supply Chain will lead a project management team as they support the implementation of key initiatives for the Supply Chain organization, including leading the development of project testing plans, updates, and communications to the broader enterprise. The Director, Supply Chain is responsible for leading the Supply Chain team through strategy development and execution as well as leading and motivating internal teams, including leading managers, and helping to prioritize day-to-day projects and internal client needs. CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify, build and evolve the Supply Chain capabilities needed to enable ULTA Beauty’s enterprise strategy. Develop and maintain a Supply Chain roadmap that identifies timing and capabilities needed to support future growth and deliver the desired guest experience. Lead the Supply Chain team through definition and execution of strategic initiatives focused on cost optimization and guest experience Lead the development of network strategy recommendations including the optimal use of current assets, investments in new technology, expansion of capacity, evaluation of alternative fulfillment models (i.e. 3PL, drop-ship) etc. Lead and develop the strategy for DC Network Allocation to support both peak and off-peak needs Oversee the development of network models to support projects including the construction of new distribution centers, the automation of existing distribution centers, and the optimization of end-to-end supply chain costs Lead the strategic development and ongoing management of annual planning and budgeting activities for the Supply Chain team (i.e., , enterprise planning, annual budgets, goals & objectives, etc.) Collaborate with internal business partners, including senior leaders, on creation of long-term strategic roadmap that defines capabilities required to support future growth and superior guest experience Lead Supply Chain project scoping and prioritization to ensure adherence to organizational goals and objectives Lead and manage End-to-end User Acceptance testing for all supply chain projects and initiatives. Leads the buildout of testing strategy, schedules, and the coordination of resources including acquiring and managing external resources as required. Responsible for cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders within and external to the supply chain to ensure testing meets all business needs. Leads the team that identifies, analyzes, and tracks issues and solutions to problems. Leads the development of project testing plans, updates, and communications to the broader enterprise. Develop scorecards and roadmaps for strategic initiatives, including key achievements, timelines, KPIs, sequencing, resource allocation, leadership touchpoints/approvals, risk mitigation and reporting Lead the Supply Chain Program Management function including the development and ongoing maintenance of supply chain capability roadmaps, project prioritization, and capital allocation; facilitate updates with key stakeholders Plan and manage project execution, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and consistent with specifications Lead and Develop a winning team. Clearly communicate vision & priorities, drive strong engagement and lead team in delivering exceptional results. Leverage data and analytics to identify, evaluate, and recommend strategies to optimize the supply chain network Conceptualize, build a business case, and lead large scale projects that may require managing significant external resources. Create strategic presentations and communications (e.g., board decks) Develop hypotheses that support future projects that drive efficiency Lead external market and competitive landscape assessments to inform the development and refinement of the supply chain strategy ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify business challenges and develop strategic, analytical, financial frameworks to analyze Provide subject matter expertise to the team around project management & effective communication Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including Distribution, Transportation, Merchandise Planning & Operations, Marketing/eCommerce, Stores, Finance, and Information Technology to gain alignment on the Supply Chain strategy Support the effort to tell the Supply Chain story through crafting PowerPoint presentations and working with key stakeholders across the company to understand the best way to influence others Support the translation of a long-term strategic plan into actionable project charters that define project scope, timing, resource requirements, budget, etc. Provide ongoing oversight and reporting against overall supply chain portfolio to leadership (including the development of weekly status reports that summarize key Supply Chain projects, identify dependencies / conflicts, and escalate risks / issues to the leadership team). Identify and support the deployment of Ulta and “best in class” tools that should be consistently leveraged across the Supply Chain to manage projects. REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION: Bachelors or Master’s degree from an accredited college with a focus on Strategy, Finance, or Supply Chain Management preferred (MBA preferred) Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience in retail supply chain, operations management, or strategy consulting (4 years’ experience at a top-tier consulting firm preferred) Demonstrated ability to direct and control activities through managers of the functional area Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues through analysis of situations or data that required in-depth knowledge Extensive knowledge of leading best practices in supply chain network strategy and optimization as well as project management Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership across the enterprise Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions within and outside of own function; thrive in the face of complexity, ambiguity and competing priorities Demonstrated ability to inform and influence key decisions that may have a longer term impact on multiple functions across the organization Thought leadership with ability to build robust plans and execute with speed, while communicating clear priorities and bring others along Strong strategic mindset, with critical reasoning and qualitative analysis experience Self-starter able to successfully execute against departmental goals with minimal guidance Comfortable working independently and in a collaborative, cross-functional manner Able to influence and drive accountability among associates across multiple departments Able to manage multiple projects/multiple presentation deadlines at one time Able to develop presentation materials for communicating strategies to key stakeholders Able to work additional hours and weekends during critical project times Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and analytical skills with a solid understanding of financials of each segment of the supply chain. Enthusiastic, persistent, action-oriented, and a strong sense of accountability Strong working knowledge in Word, Excel, Access, MS Project and Power-Point WORKING CONDITIONS Position is in Bolingbrook, IL (hybrid work environment, 6 days a month in office) Typical office environment – 90% Typical DC work environment – 10% 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.