IT Manager Logistics & Warehouse Ops

OVERVIEW

Live the experience. From professional empowerment to continual learning opportunities. From ongoing investment in new and emerging technologies to a career of self-determination. At Ulta Beauty, our tech team is critical to our scalability—and is recognized that way. We’ve been defined as a “mature start‑up.” A place where interdepartmental exposure, open doors, and genuine collaboration is ubiquitous. Where challenges come fast and furious, requiring agility, mental dexterity, and creativity.

Where our passion for better solutions drives us and is core to who we are.

We’re engineering for the future of retail, and it’s no‑holds‑barred. But for those motivated by continual change and ambiguity, by superior leadership, by whip‑smart colleagues who will press you daily for your very best, you’ll find that virtually nothing’s impossible at Ulta Beauty.

The IT Manager Logistics and Warehouse Operations is responsible for both enhancements and deployment for multiple Distribution Center applications including WMS, WCS, WES, and warehouse automation. Responsibilities include setting scope, leading requirements, design, build out and test. This role will also serve as an escalation point for steady‑state issues. This role will manage several cross‑functional relationships with third party vendors, IT, and Supply Chain to ensure an optimal performance.

• Lead distribution software implementations including design, build, test, and deployment.
• Guide functional teams focused on ongoing improvements for WMS, WES, and WCS installs.
• Manage onshore and offshore teams responsible for application development.
• Help own relationship with supply chain team and technology providers.
• Ensure seamless integration of all Distribution applications across Ulta’s various warehouse operating models.
• Validate all quality assurance scenarios and scripts to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Work with LOGWHO leadership to ensure optimal project resourcing.
• Work closely with Performance Monitoring Team to help plan execution and review the performance test results.

• Work with Dev Ops team onshore and offshore, coordinate break‑fix and enhancements to improve application performance and uptime.
• Responsible for SOX compliant code installation.
• Build and develop talent that drives a winning culture.
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation for LOGWHO initiatives.
• Manage development of supply chain change requests to drive Distribution KPIs.
• Work with supply chain to build effective change management strategies.
• Explore and recommend technical solutions to meet business requirements.
• Create and update documentation such as technical specifications, process flows, integration diagrams and installation documents.
• Continually evolve the team through introduction and deployment of industry leading practices.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a focus in Information Technology or Supply Chain Management.
• Complex understanding of Supply Chain Strategies, Design, Systems and Processes.
• 10 plus years’ experience with WMS or other relevant supply chain applications (e.g. WES, TMS).
• Ability to write SQL statements ranging from medium to high complexity.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Automations like ASRS and Auto Store.
• Must be a self‑starter and be able to successfully execute initiatives with minimal guidance and accomplish the stated goals.
• Ability to manage, drive and accept accountability across an integrated team in a production support environment across multiple geographies.
• Significant experience with large‑scale supply chain application deployments.
• Good verbal and written skills to communicate with associates and all levels of management.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as dictated by business needs.
• Ability to travel to our Distribution Centers for go‑live, hypercare and support. Approximately 20% travel is involved.

Pay range: $ – $ per year, with potential for additional compensation through our bonus plan. Pay will be based on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business 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:

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.