Merchandising Coordinator

Discover greater levels of performance. With over 1,400 stores throughout the U.S. and an innovative omni-channel ecosystem, Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing the beauty retail experience. Ulta Beauty is expanding its digital capabilities, opening new stores on a continual basis and re-designing existing locations with the latest design and technological advancements for heightened guest experiences. We’re not just growing, we’re thriving through consistent innovation and a bold commitment to re-imagination. If you want the opportunity to build something strategic, to take ownership of your career trajectory, to apply your passion to operational excellence, Ulta Beauty provides the kind of stability and support few organizations can match. So be curious. Be flexible. Be more than you thought possible. The future is yours at Ulta Beauty. THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE: As a Merchandising Coordinator, you will support the coordination and execution of the merchandising teams' processes and tasks. Your flexibility, organization and attention to detail will enable the team to achieve sales growth and business objectives. You’ll be directly responsible for SKU maintenance, promotion management, marketing, contracts, store support, as well as general administrative support.   YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY: • Maintains SKUs by ensuring they are accurate according to Merchant's discretion. This includes shelf tag requests, description charges, brand charges, style codes, feature codes, store classification changes, and markdowns • Initiates and seeds offers for all promotions into Promo Advisor, utilizing print + master side by sides. Inputs all SKUs into offers and finalizes with pricing team • Executes marketing sign requests, proofs sign requests, mag, and digital assets • Maintains organized product samplesManages the contract process through close partnership with Buyer/Sr Buyer • Creates contracts for brands based on markdowns, promotions, damages, and test details. Collects/stores signed contracts and provides routine contract status and summaries to the team • Submits pricing requests, new SKU setups, existing SKU coding changes, enters markdowns, initiates exit strategies (RTV/DIF) and adds new SKUs to the open to buy tracker for planograms. Provides shelf strip proofing support to assistant buyers • Provides proactive solutions to help desk tickets and prepares store memos and communication requests • Maintains brand contacts, organizes brand/vendor meetings, and performs additional tasks as needed THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS: Merchandising expertise not required Bachelors' degree in retail merchandising or relevant field preferred Organization: ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, set goals, and develop best practices for achieving those goals Communicates effectively: in a variety of settings, attentively listens to others, pro-actively provides timely and helpful information and encourages the open expression of ideas and opinions Collaboration: strong partnership with internal partners, understands that success is done by a team of people Problem solving: ability to identify and prioritize a problem and implement solutions Planning and prioritizing: ability to stay organized in a fast-moving business Financial acumen: understanding of a brand and company P&L and the drivers of profitability MS office: demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, including Excel (v look-ups and formulas) Passion: for brands, products and assortment development Innovation: Aims to improve merchandising processes by identifying barriers and raising solutions Teamwork: understands that success is done by a team of people     The pay range for this position is $20.87 - $27.00 / Hour 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,