Ecommerce Merchandising Analyst

OVERVIEW

Discover the possibilities of our progressive, omnichannel approach to beauty retail. At Ulta Beauty, our E-commerce associates sit at the cutting edge of our efforts to reimagine the future of retail. Through a full suite of new and emerging technologies, this team is creating an enhanced buying experience for guests who crave simplicity, choice, personal insights and the joy of discovery. With greater interactivity. Inspired applications of big data, AI and UI/UX. And creative that persuades and delights. All of this, with the opportunity to experience smart ideas come to life.

At Ulta Beauty, we’re forever imagining. Forever striving. Forever investing in next-gen—with deep and rich opportunities for ongoing learning, growth and advancement. We encourage you to take control of your career and set your own ceiling. For curious and big-picture thinkers who can flex to the need and who want to stretch themselves through courage and conviction, Ulta Beauty provides an environment perfectly suited to your ambitions. Let’s build brilliant together.

 

The Merchandising Analyst is a key player in the formulation of the sampling strategy for Ulta.com.  They are responsible for driving all sampling initiatives and executing and analyzing key aspects of these merchandising strategies to deliver financial goals, meet the needs of the guest, and maximize profits. 

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategy: Lay the groundwork of the sample strategy each year:  Take the lead in assessing what worked and what didn’t from the previous year and how the plan should be adjusted go forward.  This includes adjusting past strategies, evaluating new strategies and driving comp sales growth.
• Create the sampling calendar for the year and provide insight into generating new concepts and ways to grow sales for Ulta.com.
• Collaboration: Develop and maintain internal and external relationships, including Distribution Centers, eCommerce, Marketing, Merchandise Planning and Inventory, Stores and external vendor partners.
• Partner cross functionally to ensure all merchandising deadlines are met on all Ulta.com sampling initiatives. Key liaison between the distribution centers, MP&I, and merchants to track, troubleshoot and resolve any potential roadblocks.
• Responsible for direct communication with suppliers to ensure timely delivery to Ulta Beauty for all Beauty Bags.
• Analytics:  Pulls, prepare and analyze reports from BW, SAP, or Merchandising systems as needed. Specific focus on sell-through of items to ensure we adjust exposure to the guest and provide the best guest experience.
• Provide the team with sales recaps for Beauty Bags and pivot marketing strategy as needed based on sell through of the programs.
• Responsible for compiling sampling details to share with Analytics team to assemble the data and translates data into insights for buyers and brands to strategize for future sampling plans.
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• Own all Marketing exposures against sampling activities:  This includes turnover of samples and wireframes and all proofing activities.
• Collaborate with manager and vendors on creative execution of all sampling bags and creative direction while negotiating bag costing with vendors to fit into FY budget plans.
• Works directly with pricing to set up all promotions for key sampling initiatives
• Works directly with Loyalty team to manage the evolving Member Love program including communication to management on brand/departments participating and creative direction on email layout

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for collection of vendor funding for DC bag builds through the MCOG contract process.
• Research trends as they relate to bags and themes for samplers while working to onboard new bag vendors that continue to elevate the program.
• Partner with manager for bag selection, cost negotiation and reconciliation of budgeted expenses
• Continuing Education: Complete training fundamental courses to gain more exposure within Merchandising as well as core Ulta Beauty.
• Exemplifies Ulta Beauty's core values within role. Ulta Values are quality and timely decision making, continuous improvement, collaboration, accountability, coaching and developing, planning and prioritizing, communication

• Bachelor’s Degree, 2-3yrs relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong listening skills
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong eye for detail, and capable of multi-tasking
• Strong Microsoft Office skills with solid proficiency in usage of Excel. Working knowledge of SAP & Hana a plus
• Creative problem solver
• Professionalism and confidentiality required both internally & externally
• Passion for business
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently

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The pay range for this position is $57,300.00 - $74,450.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. 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. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

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.

 

Salary : $57,300 - $74,450