Sr Analyst, Strategic Analytics

30 Apr 2024

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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 IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

This Senior Analyst - Advanced Analytics is an integral part of the Ulta Beauty Analytics team that utilizes the power of data and analytics to address the diverse business questions and challenges facing Ulta Beauty Leadership. Our team's mission is to provide Ulta Beauty a distinct competitive advantage by mining our rich data assets to inform strategic and tactical business decisions. As a Senior Analyst, you will succeed by mining data to identify insights and building models to predict behaviors in a fast-paced, data-focused retail environment. The Senior Analyst will also act as a subject matter expert, communicating the value and tackling the application of innovative analytical approaches for various use cases with multiple stakeholders across Ulta Beauty.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH ALL THIS BY:
  • Manipulate and analyze data from Ulta Beauty's big data environment, including customer profile info, transactions, supply chain data, and product characteristics using tools such as SQL, Python, R, and SAS
  • Work with internal partners to assess business needs and transform them into meaningful observations by selecting optimal analytic technique(s) such as clustering and segmentation techniques, regression, and propensity modeling depending on the nature of the business problem
  • Design and develop advanced analytical models to optimize communication and operational tactics, while generating overall efficiencies across Ulta Beauty
  • Distill analyses results into clear, concise, and business friendly presentations and/or dashboards and deliver those to various levels of audiences including C-suite executives
  • Develop a strong partnership and collaboration with various internal teams at Ulta Beauty, such as CRM & Loyalty, eCommerce, Finance, Merchandising, Marketing, etc. by performing as a key partner who consults on how to attain business goals through analytics
  • Advise key business teams on the optimal approach for proving out hypotheses by leveraging test and learn methodologies
  • Ensure data integrity by leveraging proven methodologies, including data reconciliation, data integration and data audits
  • Take full end to end ownership of small to medium complexity analytical projects
  • Continue driving a data driven culture across Ulta Beauty and mentor less experienced team members on advanced analytical techniques
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ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:
  • 4+ years of professional experience in analytical functions developing business strategies from quantitative analyses and presenting results to business partners
  • Advanced degree preferred in a highly quantitative field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, etc.
  • Proven command of programming (Python or SAS preferred), SQL, relational databases, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) and MS Excel/PowerPoint
  • Experience working with cloud computing platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to communicate complex ideas to various audiences in both a technical and user-friendly language
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independently by handling multiple projects, meeting deadlines, prioritizing appropriately, and responding to issues quickly and creatively with an open and positive attitude
  • Excellent analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills
  • Energetic and self-motivated with a strong sense of curiosity - must be extremely organized and detail oriented with an ability to make proactive recommendations
  • View the "big picture" and drive towards business results
  • Comfort working in a dynamic, research-oriented team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in retailer and e-commerce industries
  • Ability to manage larger, more complex projects from start to completion with minimal assistance
  • Fluency in Python and scientific related frameworks (e.g., scikit-learn, numpy, scipy etc.)
  • Outstanding data visualization skills
  • Hands-on experience with designing, deploying, and maintaining machine learning pipelines

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: #39937076
  • State: Illinois Bolingbrook 60440 Bolingbrook USA
  • City: Bolingbrook
  • Salary: TBD
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Showed: 2022-04-30
  • Deadline: 2022-06-26
  • Category: Et cetera