January 11: Opening Party
January 12–14: Conference & Expo
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | NYC
Vice President, Supply Chain Strategy and Systems
ULTA Beauty
As Vice President Supply Chain Strategy and Systems at Ulta Beauty, Heather leads several pillars of the Supply Chain organization inclusive of Supply Chain Strategy, Network Expansion and Retrofits, Data and Analytics, and Logistics Systems. Her past roles, such as Director of Merchandise Planning & Inventory and Director of S&OP, underline her proficiency in managing complex inventory systems and integrating sales and operations planning with a cross-functional team. Heather's career trajectory reflects a deep expertise in supply chain management and strategic planning.
Heather's 10+ year experience at Caterpillar Inc. provided a solid foundation in supply chain leadership, further supported by her academic achievements -an MBA from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor's degree from Purdue University. Her certifications as a Six Sigma Black Belt and a Certified Supply Chain Professional further emphasize her commitment to operational excellence.
Outside of her professional achievements, Heather enjoys a busy family life with her husband, Kevin and their three young boys in Naperville, IL.
11:30am - 12:30pm
Expo, Level 1, Expo Stage 2
Discover how Ulta Beauty, the largest beauty retailer in the U.S., increased productivity and enhanced employee well-being through innovative automation solutions. With the mission to improve efficiency and accuracy in picking operations, Ulta Beauty partnered with VARGO® and selected Locus Robotics to transform their supply chain operations at their new Greenfield building in Greer, South Carolina.
Watch the NRF session live with host Vered Tomlak, Senior Director of Marketing Programs and Heather Lane, VP Supply Chain Strategy & Systems of Ulta Beauty discuss insights into how the Locus solution transformed Ulta Beauty’s operations.
In this session, you will learn:
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