Sr Supply Chain Strategy & Insights

Overview

With over 1,400 stores throughout the U.S. and a thriving supply chain network, there has never been a greater need for people of high initiative, 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, and 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 Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Strategy plays a key role in developing strategic content, insights, and executive‑ready materials that communicate Ulta Beauty’s Supply Chain strategy. This role supports the development of the long‑ and medium‑term Supply Chain strategic roadmaps by synthesizing industry research, competitive insights, and internal performance data into clear, compelling narratives that inform leadership decision‑making.

Through close partnership with Supply Chain Strategy leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders, the Senior Analyst translates complex operational initiatives into visually engaging and easily understood presentations for senior leaders, including Chief‑level and Board of Directors communications. The role also contributes to capability modeling and market analysis that help identify future opportunities to strengthen and evolve Ulta Beauty’s best‑in‑class Supply Chain.

Additionally, this position supports the coordination of key enterprise strategic initiatives, serving as a liaison between Supply Chain and cross‑functional partners to ensure alignment and clear communication.

• Develop strategic content and executive‑ready materials that articulate Supply Chain strategy, initiatives, and performance, translating complex operational topics into clear, compelling narratives for senior leadership
• Structure and develop strategic presentations that communicate insights, recommendations, and progress against key Supply Chain initiatives to executive leadership
• Provide guidance and support to Supply Chain teams in developing clear, impactful presentations, elevating the quality and effectiveness of functional storytelling for leadership audiences
• Support creation and development of Board of Directors and Chief‑level presentations, synthesizing complex initiatives into visually engaging and easy‑to‑understand executive narratives
• Support development of the long‑term Supply Chain strategic roadmap by identifying emerging capabilities, industry trends, and opportunities to strengthen network performance and guest experience
• Support development of long‑and medium‑term Supply Chain strategic roadmaps through structured analysis, industry research, and capability modeling
• Conduct market and competitive landscape assessments, synthesizing operational insights and industry trends into strategic recommendations that inform Supply Chain priorities and future capabilities
• Support maintaining the Supply Chain capabilities model to ensure Ulta Beauty maintains a best‑in‑class supply chain
• Support governance of the Supply Chain strategic portfolio, including initiative tracking, prioritization discussions, and intake of new strategic initiatives
• Support coordination of key enterprise strategic initiatives, serving as a liaison between Supply Chain and cross‑functional partners to ensure alignment and clear communication
• Support in identifying business challenges and develop strategic, analytical, financial frameworks to analyze
• Support preparation for key leadership forums including Strategy Reviews and executive planning sessions
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders including Distribution, Transportation, Merchandise Planning & Operations, Marketing, Digital, Stores, Finance, and Information Technology to gain alignment on the Supply Chain strategy
• Support the effort to tell…