Analyst Strategic Analytics

OVERVIEW

Experience the possibilities of our progressive, omnichannel approach to beauty retail. At Ulta Beauty, our Marketing team is applying the latest technologies to personalize the buying experience of true beauty enthusiasts—in ways that surprise and delight. Building love and loyalty, one communication, one experience, one brilliant idea at a time. We represent the perfect blend of strategy and creativity. Of tactics and analytics. To make Ulta Beauty a brand guests will advocate for. Growing share of heart. Delivering with disciplined consistency. Whether your deepest passion is for design or content, strategy or data, or some combination of all things marketing, Ulta Beauty will provide significant latitude to explore your talents and passions, with opportunities to stretch and deepen, to grow and build. Truly, the possibilities are beautiful.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

The Analyst, Strategic Analytics role contributes to Ulta’s business strategy by leveraging data to communicate clear insights that influence business decisions made across multiple internal teams. Our team’s mission is to provide Ulta Beauty with a distinct competitive advantage by mining our rich data assets to inform strategic and tactical business decisions.  In this role, you will utilize data mining and analytical capabilities to support the analysis and reporting needs for our Go to Market areas of Marketing, Digital, and Merchandising departments. The Analyst will also act as a subject matter expert, communicating the value and tackling the application of innovative analytical approaches for various use cases with multiple stakeholders across Ulta Beauty.

 

 

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY:

1. Manipulate and analyze data from Ulta’s big data environment, including customer profile info, campaign response, and transaction data, using tools such as SQL and Python.
2. Design, program, generate and automate concise reports/analyses that track business performance.
3. Design and implement intuitive dashboards and visualizations that will help various product teams and other stakeholders make better business decisions.
4. Distill data into clear, concise, and business friendly presentations that deliver insights that lead to actions and deliver those presentations to various levels of audiences including C-suite executives.
5. Use a variety of analytic techniques including advanced statistics to conduct ad hoc analyses to answer strategic business questions raised by internal stakeholders
6. Continually look for ways to improve analytics processes and deliverables
7. Ensure data integrity by leveraging proven methodologies, including data reconciliation, data integration and data audits.
8. Effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously, demonstrating strong business acumen to prioritize high-impact initiatives, proactively manage timelines and stakeholder expectations, and consistently deliver high-quality work on time.
9. Develop a strong partnership and collaborate with Ulta Beauty business partners, performing as a team member who consults on how to attain the business goals by leveraging customer data and insights.
10. Actively listen to the needs of others (guests, partners, co-workers) to understand and provide accurate information or solutions.

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• Ideally, 2+ years of experience in analytics/data mining and presenting those results to the client/business partner.
• Recent college graduates with some relevant experience via internships/school courses and projects will also be considered; Such candidates must demonstrate a record of high academic achievement and an eagerness to learn
• BA/BS degree in Business Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science or related analytical degree or experience. Masters a plus.
• Proven command of SQL, relational databases, and MS Excel/PowerPoint. Other data querying and analysis languages such as Python, R a plus
• Experience with data visualization tools (i.e. Power BI, Tableau) a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills - must be able to communicate complex ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Capable of working in a dynamic environment, handling multiple projects, meeting deadlines, prioritizing appropriately and responding to issues quickly and creatively with an open and positive attitude.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Energetic and self-motivated - must be extremely organized and detail oriented with an ability to make proactive recommendations.

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The pay range for this position is $66,200.00 - $95,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational 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: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

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.