Ulta Beauty · 8 hours ago
Manager Inventory Planning
Bolingbrook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expUlta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer, revolutionizing the beauty retail experience with over 1,300 stores and a focus on innovation. The Manager of Inventory Planning will lead a team responsible for operational planning and inventory management, ensuring optimal inventory positioning to meet demand and support omnichannel fulfillment.
BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmeticsRetail
Responsibilities
Oversee a team of inventory analysts responsible for placing purchase orders with vendors and allocating inventory across stores and e-commerce channels
Collaborate with Merchandise Planning and Demand Planning teams to incorporate forecasts, promotional plans, and historical sales trends into actionable inventory decisions
Integrates their inventory planning and fulfillment team with the merchant category/department pod team to ensure smooth translation of merchant strategies into forecast, inventory buying and stocking execution
Ensure inventory is optimally positioned to meet demand, minimize stockouts, reduce overstock, and support omnichannel fulfillment
Monitor and analyze inventory performance, identifying variances, risks, and opportunities, and lead corrective or preventive actions as needed
Partner with Merchants, Supply Chain, and Finance to align inventory plans with category strategies and business objectives
Drive consistency and operational excellence in inventory processes, including purchase order management, allocations, and replenishment workflows
Translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations for leadership and cross-functional partners
Support continuous improvement initiatives, including process enhancements, system optimizations, and automation opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and productivity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Analytics, or a related field
5+ years of experience in inventory management, merchandising planning, supply chain, or related operational roles
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience monitoring key metrics such as sales, inventory levels, and turnover
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with Merchants, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, and vendors
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Excel for analysis and reporting
Preferred
Exposure to multiple categories and/or channels is preferred; strong understanding of retail inventory operations
Proficiency with inventory and planning systems (e.g., Manhattan DFIO, SAP APO, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, Anaplan) preferred
Experience contributing to process improvements or operational initiatives is a plus
Some experience leading or mentoring team members is a plus, but not required
Familiarity with Power BI or SQL is a plus
Benefits
Paid time off
Health
Dental
Vision
Life and disability benefits
Company
Ulta Beauty
Ulta Beauty is a beauty retailer that offers a wide range of products including cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, and hair care.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$266.3MKey Investors
Berkshire HathawayDimensional Fund Advisors
2024-08-14Post Ipo Equity· $266.3M
2016-10-11Post Ipo Equity
2007-10-25IPO
Leadership Team
Kecia Steelman
President & CEO
Chris Lialios
Senior Vice President Controller
Recent News
2026-02-04
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