EDI Analyst

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Bolingbrook, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is hiring an EDI Analyst to support end-to-end procure-to-pay EDI across platforms. The role partners with IT, Supply Chain, and business stakeholders to monitor data flows, resolve issues, and drive process improvements.

Strong analytical skills and experience with EDI formats and ERP systems are essential. The position requires 3+ years in EDI, SAP S/4HANA experience, and familiarity with OpenText/IBM Sterling.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with EDI systems and integrations.
• Experience with EDI formats such as X12, XML, IDOC, positional, or delimited files.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with EDI platforms (e.g., OpenText, IBM Sterling, or similar).
• Exposure to data analysis and reporting (Excel, SQL, or BI tools).
• Retail, CPG, or manufacturing industry experience.

Responsibilities

• EDI Operations & Support: primary point of contact for day-to-day EDI support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Partner Management: build relationships with trading partners and onboarding support.
• Configuration & Process Management: oversee EDI partner setups and configurations across systems.
• Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement: develop reporting, analyze data, drive improvements.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: maintain documentation and train team members.

Skills

EDI systems

EDI integrations

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

SAP S/4HANA

EDI platforms

OpenText

IBM Sterling

Excel

SQL

BI tools

Retail experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

OpenText

IBM Sterling

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

OVERVIEW

Imagine. With over 1,400 stores throughout the U.S. 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.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

EDI Analyst plays a critical role in enabling seamless data integration between Ulta Beauty and its supplier partners. This role ensures the reliability and efficiency of the end-to-end procure-to-pay EDI ecosystem across multiple platforms.

Partnering closely with IT, Supply Chain, and Business stakeholders, the EDI Analyst proactively monitors data flows, resolves issues, and drives continuous improvement in EDI processes. This individual serves as a key liaison between technical systems and business users, translating complex data challenges into actionable solutions and insights. Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to build trusted relationships with both internal teams and external partners.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

• EDI Operations & Support
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day EDI support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution
  • Manage and prioritize EDI support tickets to ensure timely resolution and minimal business disruption
  • Monitor end-to-end EDI transaction flows to ensure data integrity and system performance
• Partner Management
  • Build and manage relationships with trading partners and third-party EDI providers
  • Support onboarding of new trading partners, including setup, testing, and go-live coordination
  • Translate technical requirements into clear, actionable communication for partners
• Configuration & Process Management
  • Oversee EDI partner setups and configurations across multiple systems and platforms
  • Maintain and improve EDI mappings, workflows, and integration processes
  • Ensure compliance with EDI standards and internal data governance requirements
• Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement
  • Develop and maintain reporting to track EDI performance, KPIs, and error trends
  • Analyze data to identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
  • Recommend and support implementation of enhancements to optimize data flow and system reliability
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
  • Create and maintain clear, structured documentation for EDI processes and solutions
  • Support training and mentoring of team members in EDI concepts and tools

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with EDI systems and integrations
• Experience working with EDI formats such as X12, XML, IDOC, positional, or delimited files
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems
• Experience with EDI platforms (e.g., OpenText, IBM Sterling, or similar)
• Exposure to data analysis and reporting (Excel, SQL, or BI tools)
• Retail, CPG, or manufacturing industry experience

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Drives Results: Takes ownership, delivers on commitments, and ensures accurate, timely outcomes
• Collaborates: Works effectively across teams and builds strong partnerships internally and externally
• Communicates Clearly: Simplifies complexity and keeps stakeholders informed
• Business Acumen: Understands how EDI supports supply chain and business operations
• Adapts & Improves: Embraces change and continuously seeks better ways of working
• Customer Focus: Prioritizes internal and external partner needs to deliver reliable solutions

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines
• Capability to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings
• Travel approximately 10% of time. (Stores, meetings, conferences, training)
• This role requires 6 days per month in our Bolingbrook Corporate Office

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-JB2

The pay range for this position is $68,200.00 - $85,000.00 / 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.