Location: Vietnam
State/Province/City: Ho Chi Minh
City: Ho Chi Minh
Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Time Type: Full-time
Manager, Trims Merchandising
Description & Requirements
Who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
About this team
Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Trim Merchandising, Taiwan Liaison Office (LLO), this newly created role will be an integral part of the in-region Trim team’s expansion into a strategic location—Vietnam. A key objective of the Vietnam LLO is to ensure regional supply and bulk readiness through MS redevelopment and new vendor expansion. Another important objective is to support issue resolution with in-region trim vendors and FGV.
A day in the life
- Serve as the face of lululemon’s Trim team in Southeast Asia, helping to develop and support a strong, reliable trim vendor base.
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine the Trim Bulk Production Management program.
- Provide strategic leadership on in-region production and vendor management, sharing vision and direction with cross-functional teams.
- Drive internal and external process efficiency improvements through data-driven decision making.
- Champion lululemon’s core values by fostering strong alignment between FGV and RMV teams across Southeast Asia.
- Create mid- to long-term strategies for raw material production and vendor management in SEA, including vendor empowerment, capacity planning, and in-country production shifts.
- Lead and manage trim production projects and initiatives across the SEA region (approx. 15–20 RMVs).
- Oversee and deliver CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) plans with RMVs during issue resolution processes.
- Collaborate with RMS and RMV teams on capacity validation efforts and implement best-in-class production processes.
- Establish performance evaluation metrics and KPIs to regularly assess the capability and competence of trim vendors.
- Lead and coordinate seasonal production, quality, and vendor management activities.
- Provide critical market intelligence and capacity validation insights to the Sr. Manager.
- Support the in-region leadership team with strategic initiatives related to trims.
- Offer leadership guidance to SEA region trim vendors focused on continuous improvement.
- Partner with upstream cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate production and supply chain risks.
- Leverage strong data analysis skills to identify trends, drive performance improvements, optimize production capacity, and support strategic decision-making across the SEA trim supply chain
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Textiles, Business Administration- or related field
- 8 years+ textile or trim experience with at least 5 years in a cross-functional apparel industry Trim role, preferable in a sport performance company
- Strong knowledge of multiple materials applications with wealth of experiences on identifying production limitations and risk assessment skills
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written in English
Must haves:
- 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.
At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person – body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.
Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
Learn more about what it's like working for lululemon in our Asia-Pacific markets:
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