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Ulta Beauty · 1 week ago

Sr IT Architect Merchandising Systems & Processing

Bolingbrook, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$119K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer, recognized for its commitment to professional empowerment and continuous innovation. In the role of Senior IT Architect for Merchandising Systems & Processing, you will lead the planning, design, and delivery of core Merchandising processes, ensuring alignment with business transformation goals and developing strategic relationships with stakeholders.

BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmeticsRetail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Evaluate new system software, review system software updates, plan the installation and testing of new versions of system software, troubleshoot software problems and advise on the correct and effective use of system software

Manage the system design within the functional area and on programs/projects and ensures adherence to relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices (including security)

Lead the development of architectures for complex systems, ensuring consistency with specified requirements agreed with both external and internal customers while balancing between functional, service quality and systems management needs. Ensure that appropriate standards (corporate, industry, national and international) are adhered to

Develop and communicate the organization's strategy for managing information, ensuring that uniformly recognized and accepted data definitions are developed and applied throughout the organization. Ensure that the business processes and information required to support the organization are defined and devise appropriate standards, processes and data architectures. Evaluate the impact of any relevant statutory, internal or external regulations on the organization's use of information and develop strategies for compliance

Manage, monitor, and seek opportunities, new methods, trends, capabilities and products to the advancement of the organization

Support the work of the governing authority/board, lead the review of management processes (and decisions) for compliance with the organization's strategy for corporate governance of information and develop architecture policies and standards

Develop policies, standards and guidelines for how the organization conducts IT strategy development and planning and lead the creation or review of an IT strategy which meets the requirements of the business

Develop long-term, strategic relationships with senior stakeholders, maintain a strong understanding of industry and business and act as a subject matter expert on technology

Possesses expert knowledge of different Merchandise process and functions like Master data, Integrated planning, Retail demand planning and Assortment planning

End to End process knowledge of different core Merchandise processes and how they work together

Experience in Merchandise platforms like O9 or Blue Yonder that provides multiple core Retail merchandising functionalities

Thorough knowledge on Master data and how it impacts different Materials management transactions

Knowledge of how core Merchandising platforms interacts with S/4 and impacts of data changes

Trusted partner on projects, solving problems, influencing decisions, and recommending solutions while considering current and future roadmap direction. Able to evaluate, recommend new tools, technologies, methodologies, and solutions

Stays current on Retail Merchandising technology and roadmap

Partners with IT partners including SAP Technology, Infrastructure, Security and Functional to identify emerging technologies, and evaluate their application value. Able to provide guidance, mentorship to cross-functional technical teams as required

Advises on significant level improvements and measurable business benefits by identifying, proposing, initiating, and leading significant programs of improvement

Performs the analysis of business processes, including recognition of the potential for automation of the processes, assessment of the costs and potential benefits of the new approaches considered and, where appropriate, management of change, and assistance with implementation

Ability to work independently, as a member of a team, or as a team lead. Methodical, hands-on, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving

Qualification

Retail Merchandising SystemsSolution ArchitectureMaster Data ManagementDemand PlanningSAP S/4 IntegrationProject EstimationTechnical LeadershipCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related field, or applicable work experience

7+ years as solution architect in core Retail Merchandising landscapes and platforms with experience in integrating with ERP like S4

Experience working and architecting solutions on Retail Merchandise platforms

At least 2 implementations as an architect of core Merchandise process in a retail environment covering Demand planning, Assortment planning, Integrated planning areas

Knowledge of Merchandising platforms and areas of Merchandising including Assortment, Demand/Fulfillment/Inventory Optimization; Pricing etc. and its interactions with S/4

Demand Planning / Supply Planning and Inventory planning with S/4 Integration

Experience in project estimation, project planning, and evaluating staffing needs

Experience architecting, planning, managing, delivering, implementing, supporting, training, administering and/or monitoring in any of core Retail Merchandise platforms

Strong Proven technical focus, analytical and problem-solving skills. Thorough knowledge of the software development life cycle

Experience leading software and vendor evaluations

Experience presenting solutions and options to leadership, project teams and other stakeholders adapting style to both technical and non-technical audiences

Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and leadership skills

Ability to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environments

Preferred