Manager Item Master Data

Ulta Beauty
Bolingbrook, IL
30 Apr 2024

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OVERVIEW

Experience professional empowerment. With over 1,200 stores throughout the U.S., designs to expand internationally, and a thriving E-Commerce platform, Ulta Beauty provides its merchandise associates the bandwidth needed to set new trends, identify potential, and take calculated risks. For professionals with an adventurous spirit who thrive in a collaborative context, who are energized by ambiguity and problem-solving, who want to experience the results of their efforts, and who are inspired by the recognition of superior performance-we encourage you to make all of it your own. Discover the possibilities of Ulta Beauty. And experience

greater heights of professional success & personal satisfaction.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

This role will lead a team focused on Ulta Beauty's Item Master Data process and Product Information Management (PIM) system. This role is responsible for the development and execution of the long term strategic direction and vision for item master data and PIM. Scope will also include managing day to day operations of the department, leading and/or overseeing multiple or large scale cross-functional projects, developing ROIs/business cases, establishing and adhering to budgets, and driving accountability for data/metric governance. This role is critical to ensuring the right systems and processes are in place to capture high quality and accurate product/item data and as a result that data can be utilized with trust and confidence throughout the enterprise. This position will work cross-functionally with multiple areas of the company such as IT, Supply Chain, HR, Finance/Accounting, and other areas.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Accountable for the direct management/leadership of the Product Information Management (PIM) team members (including interviewing selection, performance appraisals, coaching and development, workload prioritization, role definition, etc.)
  • Act as strategic partner and provide thought leadership to Merchandising, Planning, Inventory and Ecommerce (and other departments as necessary) regarding item master data and PIM
  • Lead team through system implementations, administration, development and adherence to best practices, and change management
  • Direct tactical and strategic initiatives supporting the overall enterprise roadmap
  • Provide and continuously develop governance to ensure master data integrity
  • Identify and provide recommendations for process, reporting, and/or system enhancements that align with the strategic roadmap
  • Build ROIs/business cases to understand and communicate benefits of projects
  • Create and adhere to budgets for initiatives as well as day to day department support
  • Manage project expectations with steering committee, project teams and other stakeholders
  • Partner with IT to ensure the infrastructure and development of data models are built to support the strategic roadmap for item master data and PIM
  • Develop and manage full scale project plans and associated communication documents in partnership with the business sponsors and the project team
  • Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential issues, and devise contingency plans
  • Define project success criteria and disseminate to the involved parties
  • Oversee the coordination and facilitation of testing and training with user community
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ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:
  • Minimum of 8 years work experience in a master data capacity or five years of experience in a Merchandising Operations role in Retail
  • Minimum of five years supervisory experience
  • Extensive experience in multiple and/or large scale project management, preferably within the context of a retail environment or commensurate business experience
  • Working knowledge of Merchandising and Supply Chain Process Best Practices
  • Retail business background with strong process and systems acumen
  • Demonstrated successful mastery of major components of product lifecycle management within the context of major systems implementations
  • BS or BA University degree
  • Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines while using analytical and problem solving capabilities
  • Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, project team and other departments within the organization
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Capability to translate technical concepts into non-technical terms
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Possesses the expert knowledge to identify opportunities for change and the ability to convey the need for change
  • Builds expert knowledge in our industry and conveys knowledge to others. Understands and supports "Best in Class" standards
  • Develops and mentors dedicated cross functional team

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.
  • ID: #39937075
  • State: Illinois Bolingbrook 60440 Bolingbrook USA
  • City: Bolingbrook
  • Salary: TBD
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Showed: 2022-04-30
  • Deadline: 2022-06-20
  • Category: Et cetera