Inbound Transportation Analyst II Job at Ulta Beauty, Bolingbrook, IL

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  • Ulta Beauty
  • Bolingbrook, IL

Job Description

Job Opportunity At Ulta Beauty

Imagine working with a company that has over 1,400 stores throughout the U.S. and a thriving supply chain network. 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

Perform all activities related to planning and scheduling of all inbound collect shipments into Ulta's DC's to ensure orders are planned in a cost-effective manner while maintaining a high level of service. In addition, this role will focus on improving processes through data analysis and predictive analytics, identification, documentation, and implementation. This individual works closely with carriers, suppliers, and many internal cross-functional partners to troubleshoot pain points and develop innovative solutions to meet business needs.

You'll accomplish these goals by:

  • Loading plan and tender ~$30 million in inbound collect shipments utilizing Ulta's TMS platform.
  • Analyzing using diagnostic and predictive analytics to ensure mode optimization and consolidation opportunities for all shipments
  • Identifying and then partnering with MP&I and Supplier Ops to coordinate and achieve natural consolidation opportunities by origin
  • Working with vendors and carriers to coordinate all delivery appointments into Ulta's DC's within a timely fashion, escalating where necessary
  • Extending our vendor's capabilities by assisting with BOL generation and general transportation knowledge.
  • Supporting our internal partners with shipments that are not maintained thru SAP and require manual intervention.
  • Supporting manual shipments of all RTVs, RTDCs and DC to DC transfer
  • Collaborating with MP&I, Inventory, DC Operations and DCs to meet inventory-based demands
  • Creating and managing Carrier, DC and/or Brand Partner compliance using data analytics
  • Responsible for Shipper, Carrier and DC compliance areas are reviewed using data analytics
  • Managing shipment exceptions, shipment prioritization and expedited shipments. When necessary, assist in tracking shipments and manage daily exceptions to ensure desired service results
  • Partnering with carriers to ensure their capacity meets Ulta's demands
  • Training DC personnel on Transportation related activities
  • Seeking to improve the current process with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
  • Participating in transportation-related projects and support the transportation strategy
The Essentials For Success
  • Bachelor's degree preferred, minimum 3-5 years of experience in supply chain.
  • Microsoft Office and TMS proficiency required, advanced Excel, PowerPoint skills preferred.
  • Working knowledge of SAP and TMS required. Must be comfortable learning new software.
  • Strong analytical skills required.
  • Previous experience managing vendors/carriers preferred
  • Experience in process improvement and best practices preferred.
  • Must be self-motivated.
  • Strong organization and follow up skills
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Able to evaluate situations and make informed decisions
  • Able to perform multiple tasks at the same time
  • Able to match appointments to DC capacity and operational requirements

The pay range for this position is $66,200.00 - $88,100.00 / 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.

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 featuringhair, 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.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work at office, Local area, Shift work

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