WMS Manager

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 . THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:   The  Warehouse Management  Systems  (WMS)  Manager leads the support and optimization of  warehouse management  systems across multiple Distribution Centers (DCs), Fulfillment Centers (FFCs), and Market Fulfillment Centers (MFCs). This role plays a critical part in enabling Supply Chain Operations to scale effectively, optimize processes, and integrate new technologies through enterprise initiatives and continuous improvement (CI) projects.   Reporting to the Director of  Warehouse Management  Systems, the manager directly oversees a team of on-site  Warehouse Management  Systems Analysts and serves as the primary liaison between each facility and the corporate systems team. The role ensures consistent system performance, alignment to best practices, and compliance with SOX controls, while also providing hands-on functional and technical support to users.   As a key cross-functional leader, the  Warehouse Management  Systems Manager partners closely with DC leadership, IT, and other supply chain teams to drive systemic improvements, support new implementations, and lead process standardization efforts. The role has decision-making authority related to system configurations, issue resolution, and operational support strategies—contributing directly to network performance, user adoption, and long-term business growth.   YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY: Lead and manage the  Warehouse Management  Systems team across multiple DCs, FFCs, and MFCs, ensuring consistent performance, support coverage, and alignment with enterprise priorities. Provide daily functional and technical guidance to team members and operations partners.   Serve as a key member of each facility’s leadership team and act as the primary liaison between site operations and the corporate Supply Chain Systems group. Act independently and cross-functionally to address needs, resolve issues, and support site-level execution.   Own all site-specific configurations of warehouse management systems  and ancillary applications, ensuring alignment with operational requirements, system standards, and network-wide best practices.   Oversee systemic issue triage and resolution processes, including managing escalation paths, root cause analysis, and coordination with the  Director of Warehouse Management  Systems Manager, IT, and vendor partners as needed.   Drive and support enterprise initiatives and CI projects aimed at scaling operations, optimizing system functionality, and integrating new technologies. Partner with Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Operations, and corporate stakeholders to implement solutions effectively .   Develop and lead a high-performing, collaborative team culture rooted in accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning. Actively coach, mentor, and support the professional growth of team members to strengthen capabilities and drive long-term performance.   Promote a positive, resilient work environment that encourages innovation, engagement, and cross-functional alignment. Role model leadership  behaviors that  contribute to a culture of trust, excellence, and shared success.   Own and monitor inventory synchronization processes across applicable sites, ensuring accuracy between system records and physical inventory.   Collaborate with the Industrial Engineering