Supplier Operations Intern

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 27,552,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is offering a 10-week Supplier Operations Intern program in Bolingbrook, IL, designed for rising juniors and seniors. The hybrid corporate internship provides hands-on experience across Supply Chain and supplier partnerships, with capstone presentations and cross-functional exposure.

You will contribute to Joint Business Initiatives and learn through tailored development sessions. The role emphasizes data analysis, KPI tracking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Pursuing a relevant degree as listed (Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or related).

Responsibilities

• Support Joint Business Initiatives with key supplier partners and help identify opportunities to improve supply chain performance.
• Analyze supplier performance and operational data to identify trends and root causes.
• Develop action plans with milestones, owners, and success measures for supplier initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain and other teams to move initiatives forward.
• Prepare materials for supplier meetings and follow up on actions and decisions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and drive operational efficiencies.
• Track progress and measure results against KPIs.
• Develop a capstone presentation summarizing findings and impact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Analytics, Project Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

OVERVIEW

Discover the possibilities. At Ulta Beauty, we believe in the best ideas that create greatest impact. And we know that those insights can come from anyone, at any time. Which is why we empower our interns in ways few organizations do. Here, you’ll take what you’ve learned in the classroom into a world of real‑life challenges that require creativity and new perspectives. That push you to think in new ways. Because it’s all about inspiration and transformation, not simply checking a box or building a resume. We’re here to help prepare you to realize your future career ambitions.

Experience the difference for yourself.

Internship Position Title: Supplier Operations Intern

The 2027 Ulta Beauty Internship is a structured 10-week program designed to develop future talent and provide interns with a unique and impactful development experience. This program is tailored for rising college Juniors and Seniors, offering Corporate, Field, and Distribution Center internship tracks. The internship will be hybrid for Corporate interns and in‑person for Distribution Center and Field interns. Interns will gain hands‑on experience in Ulta Beauty’s operations while contributing to business needs, engaging in meaningful projects, and broadening their professional development. The internship program provides real‑world experience directly related to the academic discipline and career goals, offering a better understanding of career options.

• Hands‑on experience working as a member of a specific department, team, and or location.


• Assigned projects to accelerate learning of key functions and processes.


• Cross‑functional exposure to various departments.


• Comprehensive overview of the company structure and strategy.


• Tailored professional development sessions and valuable networking opportunities.


• Capstone presentation to leadership, showing project outcomes and recommendations.

TEAM OVERVIEW:

Be part of the Supplier Operations team, responsible for strengthening how Ulta Beauty partners and collaborates with its supplier community to improve operational performance and support business growth. The team works cross‑functionally across Supply Chain and the broader organization to improve supplier performance, simplify processes, solve operational challenges, and create stronger ways of working between Ulta Beauty and its brand partners.

The intern will specifically support Joint Business Initiatives, partnering with Supplier Operations and key brand partners to identify opportunities, analyze performance, develop solutions, and support initiatives that create measurable value for both Ulta Beauty and its suppliers.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:

As an intern, you will contribute to achieving the following goals:

• Support Joint Business Initiatives with key supplier partners, helping identify and execute opportunities to improve supply chain performance.


• Analyze supplier performance and operational data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.


• Support the development of action plans, milestones, owners, and success measures for supplier initiatives.


• Partner cross‑functionally with Supply Chain and other business teams to gather insights and move initiatives forward.


• Support supplier meetings through data analysis, preparation of materials, documentation of decisions, and follow‑up on actions.


• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce manual work, improve supplier collaboration, and drive operational efficiencies.


• Track initiative progress and measure results against established goals and KPIs.


• Develop a final recommendation and capstone presentation for leadership summarizing project findings, business impact, and opportunities for future expansion.


• Must be local to Bolingbrook office and able to commute 2-3 days during corporate weeks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing a degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Analytics, Project Management, or a related field.


• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with an interest in using data to identify business opportunities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus.


• Ability to organize information, identify trends, and translate analysis into actionable recommendations.


• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.


• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to take ownership of assigned work.


• Desire to work in a fast‑paced environment and interact with various levels of leadership and cross‑functional partners.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a rising Junior or Senior enrolled in an accredited undergraduate university.


• Previous work experience and/or active involvement with on‑campus organizations or activities.


• Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and sense of urgency.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.


• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and collaborate with Corporate Supply Chain Partners

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $0.00 / Hour. 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. Eligible associates may also earn overtime pay as required by applicable law. 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

AtUlta 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.