Sr Manager SC Optimization
UltaOverview: Imagine . 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, 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 Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Optimization is a strategic leader within Supply Chain Planning & Compliance (SCP&C), responsible for designing and advancing initiatives that protect margin, enable growth, and improve the scalability of the supply chain. This role leads supply chain continuous improvement (CI) and cost optimization efforts by building and managing a disciplined pipeline of ideas that progress from concept to pilot, implementation, and realized savings. In addition, this leader partners cross‑functionally to develop strategic concepts that shape the future of the supply chain. This includes supporting enterprise priorities such as B2B strategy, international expansion enablement, new fulfillment concepts, and product flow. The role focuses on framing complex problems, evaluating trade‑offs, and translating analysis into clear, executive‑ready recommendations that inform decision‑making. This position plays a critical role in storytelling and communications, supporting the development of presentations, strategic narratives, and leadership content, while also providing hands‑on analytical support across initiatives. The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Optimization influences outcomes through insight, structure, and alignment rather than direct operational ownership, helping ensure the supply chain is proactively designed to support long‑term business objectives. YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY: Supply Chain Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization Lead supply chain continuous improvement (CI) efforts, identifying, evaluating, and advancing initiatives that deliver sustainable cost offsets while protecting service levels Own and manage the CI pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of ideas from concept through pilot, implementation, and realized savings Partner with Finance to validate savings assumptions, track realized benefits, and ensure offsets are accurately captured in the P&L Support Enterprise Cost Optimization initiatives, including analysis, execution support, and leadership communications Drive broader supply chain cost optimization efforts across labor, transportation, network, and process improvement levers Strategic Concept Development Lead and support strategic concept development within SCP&C, translating enterprise priorities into actionable supply chain strategies Develop and advance initiatives including new fulfillment concepts, product flow optimization, and B2B Build business cases, strategic frameworks, and decision materials to support executive alignment and investment decisions Analysis & Insight Generation Conduct and oversee quantitative and qualitative analysis to support CI initiatives, strategic concepts, and day‑to‑day decision‑making Develop insights related to product flow, DC assortment strategy, and network efficiency Synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leaders Communications & Executive Storytelling Develop high‑quality presentations and written materials for executive audiences Support leaders in preparing content for strategic reviews, operating updates, and planning forums Translate complex initiatives into clear, compelling narratives that align st…