Strategic Merchandise Planner

Ulta Beauty; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Planner to develop and execute merchandise plans across brands, oversee inventory, and lead an Inventory Analyst to meet financial goals. You will partner with external brands and internal merchants, analyze trends, margins, and KPIs, and drive end-to-end inventory strategies with a results-driven team culture.

The role is based in Bolingbrook, IL, and offers full-time benefits including PTO and health coverage.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional, relevant experience in merchandise planning, supply chain, finance and/or inventory.
• Financial and analytical aptitude with understanding of sales, margin, turn, and receipts.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Experience making data-driven decisions from large data sets.
• Solid understanding of inventory activities and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and execution of merchandise plans (weekly, monthly, annual) and inventory strategies for all brands under portfolio.
• Establish and maintain credible partnerships with external brands and internal merchants; share monthly projections and justify decisions with financial analysis.
• Partner with internal merchants to analyze market trends, historical data and customer/sales insights to drive the business.
• Partner with FP&A to provide insights into margins and receipts affecting financial performance.
• Manage end-to-end inventory process by communicating strategies to Inventory Analysts and monitoring KPIs.
• Mentor and guide Inventory Analysts to reach full potential.
• Foster a results-oriented team culture aligned with Ulta Beauty’s values.

Job description

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Planner to develop and execute merchandise plans across brands, oversee inventory, and lead an Inventory Analyst to meet financial goals. You will partner with external brands and internal merchants, analyze trends, margins, and KPIs, and drive end-to-end inventory strategies with a results-driven team culture.

The role is based in Bolingbrook, IL, and offers full-time benefits including PTO and health coverage.