Sr Analyst Network Strategy and Optimization

About the positionResponsibilities• Executing network modeling to support initiatives such as the location of new fulfillment nodes, the automation of existing distribution centers, flow-path alignment, and the optimization of end-to-end supply chain costs• Supporting the development of supply chain network design strategies that align with business objectives and maximize operational efficiency• Performing analysis of key data to identify opportunities for optimizing the end-to-end supply chain network• Performing scenario analyses to address various what-if situations as well as sensitivity analyses on key supply chain factors including demand, transportation costs, labor costs, and facility costs• Initiating and driving network optimization projects from opportunity identification through scoping and model development and business case development• Developing network strategy recommendations including the optimal use of current assets, investments in new technology, expansion of capacity, evaluation of alternative fulfillment models (i.e.3PL, drop-ship) etc. • Supporting the supply chain project & capability road-map by evaluating planned ROI and ideating projects that will drive results to Ulta's bottom line• Analyzing supply chain and network data leveraging enterprise databases and other data sources (SQL experience required)• Partnering with internal Business Intelligence resources to obtain required data elements and develop repeatable processes for data acquisition and refreshes• Interfacing with multiple internal and external departments including Distribution, Transportation, Merchandise Planning, Marketing/eCommerce, Stores, and Finance to gather assumptions and to share network optimization resultsRequirements• 3+ years of work experience in supply chain network design, data engineering, and advanced analytics or 1 year of experience with an advanced degree• Bachelor's degree required• Proven analytical and quantitative skills• Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), presentation, and analytical skills with a solid understanding of the financials of each segment of the supply chain• Ability to develop presentation materials to highlight Network Optimization results, and the business opportunities and value derived from the modeling efforts• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment• Enthusiastic, persistent, action-oriented, and a strong sense of accountability• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize work, and operate independently• Strong leadership and teamwork skills• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail• Excellent computer skills (including bolthires Word, Excel, PowerPoint, knowledge/experience setting up databases)• Experience with visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau, etc.)• Experience with supply chain network design software (e.g., AIMMS, LLamasoft/Coupa Supply Chain Guru, or similar) strongly preferred• Knowledge of supply chain sales & operational planning, distribution center operations, and transportation in a retail environment• Knowledge of bolthires Cloud Platform (GCP) BigQuery• Programming experience in Python or R• Working knowledge of MySQL databases• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems and/or Order Management SystemsBenefits• 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 Apply tot his job