Sr DC Manager

Ulta Beauty; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 103,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty in Dallas is seeking a Senior DC Operations Manager to lead strategic planning and drive operational excellence across distribution and e‑commerce. You will develop SOPs, measure performance, and partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver growth and profit.

Qualified candidates bring proven process improvement, strong leadership, analytical skills and ability to manage staffing, scheduling, and change management in a fast‑paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven proficiency with process improvement.
• The ability to lead cross-functional teams with diverse goals and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated skill in driving initiatives related to teams, projects and quality.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, to include trouble-shooting, prioritizing and multi-tasking.
• The ability to quickly learn business processes outside one’s area of expertise.
• Nimbleness, with the innovation to apply process improvement initiatives.
• Strong computer skills (specifically, MS Office, WMS Application).
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Champion Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision and values.
• Influence accountability to plan, execute and achieve objectives that align with growth strategy.
• Identify patterns and anticipate business needs to drive performance.
• Deliver efficient and effective solutions within time, cost and scope constraints.
• Measure the effect of process changes and quantify the impact.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to launch new initiatives and track performance.
• Facilitate proactive change management across the organization.
• Influence stakeholders to achieve autonomous results.
• Determine efficient sequence of operations and optimize asset/people utilization.
• Recommend improvements to associate efficiency and reduce waste.
• Participate in training and testing for new systems and processes.
• Lead/best-practice promotion to boost engagement and enablement.
• Partner across the network to coach leaders on culture/action plans.
• Identify opportunities for training and development at all levels.
• Lead talent calibration and performance planning activities.
• Plan and drive staffing needs for operational/exempt roles.
• Lead cross-functional performance management with leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Cross-functional teams

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

WMS Application

Job description

Overview

Experience

operational excellence. Real investment in personal and professional development. And an ability to make real and beneficial change. The Distribution Centers at Ulta Beauty are a place where lived values meet next-generation advancements to create competitive advantage few can match. If you want to learn in a supportive and ever-evolving environment. If you value managers who aren’t afraid to lead by rolling up their sleeves. If you seek stability, growth opportunities and the rewards that come with industry leadership, apply your talents and passions in ways that take us to even greater heights.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

As a Senior DC Operations Manager at Ulta Beauty, you will apply your strong strategic and analytical skills to drive operational excellence through short- and long-term planning. This role requires equal parts creativity/innovation and solid leadership/business acumen. Continuous improvement through the optimization of people, process and performance is an essential mindset and drive for any professionals seeking this role. Your passion for all aspects of operations will enhance our “can-do” culture and inspire the diverse teams you lead, as well as cross-functional partners and key stakeholders at all levels. The development of smart and intuitive standard operating procedures (SOPs) will be paramount to your success in driving financial returns that elevate the business across retail, operations and E-Commerce.

You will accomplish all of these goals by:

• Championing/modeling Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision and values
• Influencing accountability to plan, execute and achieve objectives that align with company strategy for growth and profit
• Identifying patterns and anticipating business needs that will drive performance
• Delivering efficient and effective solutions that meet the constraints of time, cost and scope
• Measuring the effect of process changes and accurately quantifying the impact
• Collaborating cross-functionally to launch new initiatives and track/analyze performance
• Raising awareness of process change impacts throughout the enterprise
• Facilitating proactive change management to all levels of the organization impacted by project rollouts
• Influencing key stakeholders to achieve results in an autonomous manner
• Determining the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and recommending methods for maximum asset/people utilization
• Recommending methods for improving associate efficiency and reducing waste of time and effort (e.g., restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, job setup and related)
• Participating in training and testing for new systems and processes as part of an implementation plan
• Leading/executing best practices to promote associate engagement and enablement
• Partnering across the network to coach/develop leaders to ensure they are building culture action plans that best align to our people strategies and business initiatives
• Identifying ways to build/implement talent capabilities at all levels while identifying opportunities for training and development
• Leading/participating in talent calibration, culture survey action planning, goal setting and rollout, performance review consultation, and IDP creation/execution
• Planning and driving operational exempt and non-exempt staffing needs
• Leading building-wide performance management plans in partnership with leadership team

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

Qualified candidates will be high-energy individuals with proven leadership/team building skills who possess demonstrated knowledge of distribution and/or E-Commerce operations in a retail environment. Additional requirements include:

• Proven proficiency with process improvement
• The ability to lead cross-functional teams with diverse goals and responsibilities
• Demonstrated skill in driving initiatives related to teams, projects and quality
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills, to include trouble-shooting, prioritizing and multi-tasking
• The ability to quickly learn business processes outside one’s area of expertise
• Nimbleness, with the innovation to apply process improvement initiatives
• Strong computer skills (specifically, MS Office, WMS Application)
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required

Essential Functions:

• Work a flexible, full-time schedule, to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Work rotational, 24/7 on-call to support the operation at all hours
• Travel, including overnight stays
• Stand or sit for long periods of time
• Accept exposure to distribution center conditions, which may include loud noises, variable temperatures, a dusty environment and strong scents related to cosmetics or fragrance
• Visit stores to develop an understanding of the store experience and collaborate with field partners

The pay range for this position is $102,900.00 - $174,700.00 / 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), 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.