Distribution Center Director

About the role

Locations: Fresno, California Career Area: Distribution Center Management Position Type: ['Full Time'] Req ID: 446209 OVERVIEW Experience operational excellence. Real investment in personal and professional development. And an ability to make real and beneficial change. The Distribution Centers at Ulta Beauty are a place where lived values meet next-generation advancements to create competitive advantage few can match.   If you want to learn in a supportive and ever-evolving environment. If you value managers who aren’t afraid to lead by rolling up their sleeves. If you seek stability, growth opportunities and the rewards that come with industry leadership, apply your talents and passions in ways that take us to even greater heights.   GENERAL SUMMARY & SCOPE   Leads and interprets Ulta Supply Chain strategic direction and vision to drive the overall success of an automated, retail distribution center. Ensures a safe, productive,  and positive work environment while overseeing the daily operations, planning, organization, and execution of the distribution center and budget. Contributes to the development of  distribution center leadership and career growth opportunities for Distribution Center employees through coaching, performance management, and active development planning, reinforcing a culture of accountability and excellence.    PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES   Our  DC Directors   are  champion s  of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values, and should  demonstrate  them skillfully and consistently  by performing the following duties and responsibilities of the position  (as well as all other projects/duties as assigned):     Performance   Inspire s, lead s, and motive s  high-energy, results-driven teams in a fast-paced retail and eCommerce operations environment    Strategically and e ffectively leads  cross-functional teams with diverse goals and responsibilities   Appl ies  strong   business acumen  to  identify  opportunities for growth and  operational improvement.  Proactively  identif ies,  address es,  and recommend s  solutions for any operational issues that may  impact  the associate experience,  service  level s,  and guest  satisfaction   Achieve s   or exceed s   distribution center productivity goals  weekly   Develop s  and  maintain s  annual operating budget and KPI metrics     Achieve s  operating and financial  objectives  within budgeted guidelines   Drive s  continuous improvement in productivity and financial performance   Ensures effective communication within the DC of all key initiatives to encourage a consistent understanding of the reasons for, direction of, and expected results of each project   Oversees facilities management, including vendor selection, negotiation of rates and service contracts   Interface s  with other  directors and  senior managers to provide integrated operating goals that  align  with overall Company objectives    Recommend s  measures to improve the supply chain, distribution methods, team performance, and quality of product    Maintain s   consistent, reliable attendance to support business needs     People   Manages a direct team of senior operational leaders and  is responsible  for  the performance and development of all associates inside of the distribution center    Champion s  and model s  Ulta Beauty’s mission,  vision,  and values   Demonstrate s   high standards  of  associate safety,  customer service,  and  servant  leadership   Provides coaching and feedback to improve individual and team performance, sharing best practices to drive consistency and excellence   Oversees all   non-exempt and exempt  team staffing needs  inside the DC   Lead s  and execute s  best practices to promote associate engagement and to enable a high-performing workforce  that  contribute s  to the  C ompany’s strategic growth and business objectives   Role model s  behaviors aligned to a values-based, guest-centric, high performing culture with an emphasis on embracing our competencies and delivering with subject matter  expertise   Partner s  across the network organization to coach and develop leaders to ensure they are building culture action plans that best align to our people strategies and business initiatives   Participat e s  in talent calibration, culture survey action planning, goal setting and rollout, performance review consultation, and IDP creation/ execution   Attend s  mandatory  training s  and meetings to enable continuous professional development, completes  all  training   o n time     Process   Maintains thorough knowledge of and ensures  compliance with Ulta Beauty policies, procedures, and standards   Develop s  and implement s  operational strategies to improve efficiency and  productivity     Learns and adapts  quickly  to new  processes, communicating  changes  clearly across team and shift    Maintain s  outstanding  DC  operational standards, including cleanliness  department, work areas,  and building spaces   Protect s   C ompany assets by following loss prevention best practices  and procedures.   Manage s  operations to maximize efficiencies and productivity,  optimize  labor cost expenditures, and ensure safe operating practices   Develop s  strategic direction and  establishes   appropriate priorities  for projects critical to success   Ensure s  that all  organizational  activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations, and interacts with regulatory officials as  required   Assess es  organizational and operational effectiveness, while advocating process and technology changes/enhancements that will improve operating processes and performance   Execute s  other operational tasks as directed       JOB  QUALIFICATIONS      Education   Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience     Experience    10 + years  p revious   supply chain, distribution  center  or warehouse   leadership  experience     Skills   Strong leadership and team engagement skills   Demonstrated knowledge of distribution and eCommerce operations in a retail environmen t   Ability to build strong cross-functional partnerships/ relationships with peers   Professional communication skills   Proven  proficiency  with process improvement  with the innovation to apply process improvement initiatives    The ability to lead cross-functional teams with diverse goals and responsibilities   Demonstrated skill in driving initiatives related to teams, projects,  and quality   Excellent analytical and organizational skills, includ ing   troubleshooting,  problem   solving  prioritizing,  and multi-tasking   The ability to quickly learn business processes outside one’s area of expertise   English Proficient   Agile  pl anning and prioritizing  capabilities   Computer skills including MS Office,  Excel,  W arehouse Management System  Application     SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS    Generally,  work s  a set schedule with potential to rotate based on business needs.  After hours support as needed,  24/7 on-call to support the operation at all hours   Work s  a flexible, full-time schedule, to include days, evenings, weekend, and holidays   Visit s   stores  to develop an understanding of the store experience and collaborate with field partners   Travel s  as needed, including overnight stays     WORKING CONDITIONS   Constant  exposure to distribution center conditions, which may include loud noises, variable temperatures, a dusty  environment,  and strong scents related to cosmetics or fragrance     The pay range for this position is $171,600.00 - $200,500.00 / 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: 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.