Sr Transition Specialist

Overview:
Discover greater levels of performance. With over 1,300 stores throughout the U.S. and an innovative omni-channel ecosystem, Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing the beauty retail experience. Ulta Beauty is expanding its digital capabilities, opening new stores on a continual basis and re-designing existing locations with the latest design and technological advancements for heightened guest experiences. We're not just growing, we're thriving through consistent innovation and a bold commitment to re-imagination. If you want the opportunity to build something strategic, to take ownership of your career trajectory, to apply your passion to operational excellence, Ulta Beauty provides the kind of stability and support few organizations can match. So be curious. Be flexible. Be more than you thought possible. The future is yours at Ulta Beauty.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Partner with the Transition Manager and merchant leadership to ensure critical milestones are delivered on time in the process of merchandise transitions along with ensuring PLM compliance. They will need to develop and maintain strong relationships with the department brands to gather all supporting materials needed for a timely execution of a transition. This role will own the organization of department realignments, working with multiple internal and external cross-functional teams. Ensuring that deadlines are met has a direct impact to the bottom-line sales results for a department. They will look to continuously improve processes and maintain accurate tracking documents for reporting on status to all teams. Excellent people skills and organization are critical for success in this role.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project manage department milestones for the transition process; act as a liaison between the merchants, cross-functional internal teams, and the brands
• Own communication to all parties (internal and external) in regard to in store transitions
• Track and maintain a calendar of deadlines for all department planogram updates AN promotional events; give weekly recaps to the internal team
• Create best practices and processes to improve and streamline the transition calendar process and execution, including creating new tools as needed. Learn from roadblocks and mistakes that come up to continue to improve the process.
• Produce and present KPI metrics on transition milestone deliverables; drive adherence to timelines through change management with leadership
• Leading cross-functional meetings inclusive of weekly Transitions meetings, realignment meetings, etc.
• Maintains Documentations that support Transition Process
• Develop strong relationships with Fixture Manufacturers and brands and follow up with the brands on their deliverables in the process.
• Develop a strong relationship with cross functional teams, the merchant team and merchandising admins, and ensure that we are also completing our deliverables on time.
• Manages contractors as required, ensuring all PLM processes are followed, executed and time. Provide compliance reporting.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in a relevant field (Merchandising, Marketing, Business or Project Management).
• Minimum of 4+ years of merchandising experience required
• Experience managing direct reports and/or contractors preferred, but not required
• Experience managing cross functional relationships and processes. Experience working with vendors preferred.
• Strong organizational ability and can effectively manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Must demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Strong problem solving and time management ability.
• Working knowledge of Powerpoint.
• Must be proficient on Microsoft Office platform.

About:
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.