Transportation Planner - Ulta Beauty, Inc.

Imagine. With over 1,200 stores throughout the U.S. 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 Transportation Planner is responsible for supporting our transportation vendors/partners on a daily basis to achieve superior on-time delivery performance for our retail stores.  In addition, this role will focus on improving processes through analysis, 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:

• Support day to day transportation for Ulta’s DC’s, Outbound Carriers, Pool Carriers and Stores utilizing Ulta’s TMS platform.
• Work collaboratively with Transportation Coordinators at each DC to perform all transportation requests.
• Create and maintain Outbound Shipping Schedule in Excel and work with internal partners to update SAP & UltaNet.
• Work internally with DC’s, DM’s and stores to implement new shipping schedules
• Work with carriers to ensure their capacity meets Ulta’s demands
• Manage shipment exceptions, shipment prioritization and expedited shipments.  When necessary, assist in tracking shipments and manage daily MacroPoint exceptions.
• Support monthly/quarterly carrier reviews
• Seek to improve the current process with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain SOPs and best practice documents for multiple areas within transportation.
• Participate in transportation-related projects and support the transportation strategy
• During peak season, may manage seasonal temps.

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with a Logistics/Distribution/Supply Chain environment.
• Working knowledge of SAP and TMS required.  Must be comfortable learning new software.
• Previous experience managing vendors/carriers preferred
• Strong analytical skills required
• Experience in process improvement and best practices preferred. 
• Microsoft Office proficiency required, advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred.
• Needs to be a self-starter with an entrepreneurship spirit who can work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills with a strong eye for detail.
• Requires well-documented communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility in daily task assignments as assigned
• Must be willing to work overtime and/or weekends when needed especially during peak season.

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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.