Lululemon

The Global Trade Compliance team is a vital pillar within lululemon’s supply chain, dedicated to upholding and enforcing compliance with international trade laws and regulations. With a primary mission of ensuring that trade activities align with established standards, this team plays a central role in upholding lululemon's commitment to compliant and seamless trade practices.

•  This role is based in Singapore and reports directly to the Senior Manager, Trade Compliance, APAC.
• Serve as a regional subject matter expert in trade compliance, specializing in product classification, trade data management, global Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), origin determination, and trade systems.
• Support end to end execution of trade compliance workflows, with emphasis on tariff classification, duty management, origin analysis, and preferential trade program eligibility.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure effective execution of lululemon’s trade compliance strategies and initiatives.
• Drive duty recovery opportunities and support preferential trade programs (FTAs) to deliver cost savings and optimize margin performance.
• Conduct and support trade compliance audits to ensure adherence to customs regulations, trade laws, and regulatory standards across SEA and India markets. 
• Perform tariff classification for apparel and related products, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment.
• Monitor, report, and contribute to key Trade KPIs, providing insights and reporting to support business decision-making.
• Identify process improvements and enhance trade compliance procedures by documenting and optimizing workflows.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for trade compliance processes and systems.
• Act as a technical resource for the trade compliance team, providing guidance, troubleshooting, and subject matter expertise.
• Provide trade compliance guidance and support to both internal and external stakeholders, escalating potential risks as necessary.
• Contribute to the development of regional trade compliance strategy and ensure alignment with lululemon’s global trade compliance policies and initiatives.

• University graduates in business, international supply chain management and/or trade-related disciplines are preferred
• 6-8 years of experience in international trade, preferably within the apparel/textiles sector within a retail organization or brokerage/consulting firm.
• Expertise in textile classification, tariff engineering, and a comprehensive understanding of free trade agreements and other duty reduction opportunities.
• Experience in managing SEA markets is a strong plus.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with a high degree of curiosity.
• Proven work ethic and a resolute desire to achieve excellence and succeed.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and projects, demonstrating strong leadership and organizational abilities.

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results. 
• Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same. 
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure. 
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. 
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.