Buyer e Commerce

**Buyer e Commerce**

ULTA BEAUTY, INC. Bolingbrook, IL, USA Posted 1 month ago Full time **Company presentation**

OVERVIEW Discover the possibilities of our progressive, omnichannel approach to beauty retail. At Ulta Beauty, our E-commerce associates sit at the cutting edge of our efforts to reimagine the future of retail. Through a full suite of new and emerging technologies, this team is creating an enhanced buying experience for guests who crave simplicity, choice, personal insights and the joy of discovery. With greater interactivity. Inspired applications of big data, AI and UI/UX. And creative that persuades and delights. All of this, with the opportunity to experience smart ideas come to life. At Ulta Beauty, we're forever imagining. Forever striving. Forever investing in next-gen-with deep and rich opportunities for ongoing learning, growth and advancement. We encourage you to take control of your career and set your own ceiling. For curious and big-picture thinkers who can flex to the need and who want to stretch themselves through courage and conviction, Ulta Beauty provides an environment perfectly suited to your ambitions. Let's build brilliant together. The Ecommerce Buyer is responsible for managing sales and profitability for an assigned product line. The Buyer works to develop online merchandising strategies which support and complement the concurrent retail strategy. They will plan and merchandise product on the website and in all promotional marketing channels for the areas in which they are responsible. They work hand in hand with the entire retail team of Buyers, Planners and Inventory to ensure that all ecommerce merchandising initiatives and plans are developed. CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Execute department strategy for specific categories. Responsibility should be focused on key areas of growth within the company (i.e. Prestige.) Develop and execute financial plans including sales and selling margin in conjunction with the Planning team. Ensure that all online only merchandising strategies are properly planned along with the activities on the retail end. Analyze data to draw conclusions and provide recommendations to improve performance when needed. A key contributor on global Ulta.com initiatives and work to help coordinate needs for the Merchandising organization. Develop assortment plans which support category goals. Execute seasonal merchandise plans and marketing strategies. Inventory management: Partner with inventory teams to ensure that the appropriate inventory is allocated to support forecasted sales for products in the assortments both for promotional and basic items. Website execution. Facilitate all required online merchandising needs including asset availability (i.e. images, copy) for content management team. Coordinate with Marketing team to ensure that merchandising of website coordinates with print and online marketing channels. Develop strong vendor partnerships. Maintain collaborative relationships with vendors and internal partners. Formulate online only strategies and opportunities to achieve the growth of Ulta.com. Identify and introduce new brands, product extensions, early launches and unique products to meet customer and market needs. A key contributor to the development of long range financial plans and strategy for Ulta.com such 5 yr planning and new site development. Bachelor's degree in related field. 5+ years total experience in retail, must have merchandising, planning, and inventory experience Prior experience and working knowledge of e-commerce merchandising Strong problem solving, retail math, and analytical skills Excellent organizational skills with a strong eye for detail, and capable of multi-tasking Strong Microsoft Office skills with solid proficiency in usage of Excel. Working knowledge of SAP or JDA & Hana a plus Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong listening skills Proven leadership skills in communication, teamwork, collaboration and relationship building High energy innovation leader Strategic thinker with strong business acumen Creative problem solver and self-starter Professionalism and confidentiality required both internally & externally Prior experience with web analytics tool like Omniture and website content management systems a plus Minimal travel required. Passion for business Demonstrates enterprise thinking Normal office hours but must be willing to work beyond normal business hours and including weekends on emergency basis 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. **Job description**

The Ecommerce Buyer is responsible for managing sales and profitability for an assigned product line. The Buyer works to develop online merchandising strategies which support and complement the concurrent retail strategy. They will plan and merchandise product on the website and in all promotional marketing channels for the areas in which they are responsible. They work hand in hand with the entire retail team of Buyers, Planners and Inventory to ensure that all ecommerce merchandising initiatives and plans are developed. CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Execute department strategy for specific categories. Responsibility should be focused on key areas of growth within the company (i.e. Prestige.) Develop and execute financial plans including sales and selling margin in conjunction with the Planning team. Ensure that all online only merchandising strategies are properly planned along with the activities on the retail end. Analyze data to draw conclusions and provide recommendations to improve performance when needed. A key contributor on global Ulta.com initiatives and work to help coordinate needs for the Merchandising organization. Develop assortment plans which support category goals. Execute seasonal merchandise plans and marketing strategies. Inventory management: Partner with inventory teams to ensure that the appropriate inventory is allocated to support forecasted sales for products in the assortments both for promotional and basic items. Website execution. Facilitate all required online merchandising needs including asset availability (i.e. images, copy) for content management team. Coordinate with Marketing team to ensure that merchandising of website coordinates with print and online marketing channels. Develop strong vendor partnerships. Maintain collaborative relationships with vendors and internal partners. Formulate online only strategies and opportunities to achieve the growth of Ulta.com. Identify and introduce new brands, product extensions, early launches and unique products to meet customer and market needs. A key contributor to the development of long range financial plans and strategy for Ulta.com such 5 yr planning and new site development. **Profile**

Bachelor's degree in related field. 5+ years total experience in retail, must have merchandising, planning, and inventory experience Prior experience and working knowledge of e-commerce merchandising Stron