Industrial Engineer Project Manager

Company: Ulta Beauty
Location: Bolingbrook
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

OVERVIEW

Imagine. With over 1,200 stores throughout the U.S., designs to expand internationally, 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:

The Supply Chain Initiatives Manager will be the primary lead to identify, explore, and implement new technologies and capabilities in both new and existing Distribution Centers. This is a cross-functional role that will leverage internal support and industrial engineer teams while also building relationships with outside vendors and/or contractors.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

Leading and managing the scoping, selection, planning, and execution of Distribution Center Capital funded projects. Compiling comparative models for new technology that focus on the Network goals and recommendations to achieve those goals. Managing projects that affect multiple Distribution Centers while gaining alignment from HQ and field resources and creating all necessary project management documentation. Including: Identifing solutions Defining project scope, goals/deliverables and tasks and resource requirements Creating and executing project and communication plans Launching multiple concurrent Capital projects on various time-lines within approved budget. Leading and gather business requirements from cross-functional teams, while documenting results into BRD’s and maintaining project schedule. Communicating to a diverse audience while tailoring the message for proper alignment and consistency. Designing the necessary tools to track progress and improvements which align to the financial benefit analysis. Developing functional expertise within Operations to interact in a variety of roles and situations while offering timely feedback and solutions. Preparing ROI models and business cases for all proposed solutions while considering financial impacts to the network. Communicating and administer project updates and education sessions to share network enhancements across the organization. Influencing various levels of the organization by leveraging short and long term benefits supported by data analytics. Assisting as needed in various other Supply Chain projects such as network optimization, process development and best practices, Quality Assurance programs, etc.

THE ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS:

8-10 years supply chain experience required, Industrial Engineering experience with a large retailer preferred. Bachelor degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Broad working knowledge of warehouse processes and operations, as well as DC automation and technologies (SAP and/or Manhattan a plus). Experience leading implementation of conveyors, sortation systems, ASRS, Robotics, light directed technology, carousels, RF directed applications, workstation design, work aids and tools, etc. with a proven track record. Strong project management and analytical skills required. Ability to gather and analyze data and make recommendations to key Stakeholders. Ability to create presentations around complex solutions that can be used by various levels of Leadership. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Experience managing Capital budget and project scoping. Ability to create ROI’s based on key performance indicators. Experience managing external vendor relationships and analyzing SOW’s. Ability to define and solution areas of opportunity and see to completion with minimal supervision. Skilled in change management. Intermediate MS Office skills required. Intermediate SharePoint skills required. Intermediate MS Project skills preferred. Knowledge of Visio and AutoCAD is preferred. Six Sigma Certification is preferred.

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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.

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