lululemon

who we are

yoga is our first love, and we also make technical product for running, training and pretty much every other way you like to sweat. You can find our stores all around the world, from Vancouver to Dubai, and places in between. Our vision is to create transformational experiences for people to live happy, healthy, fun lives.

about the team

At lululemon, our Inventory Control team supports our vision of elevating the world through the power of practice. They are responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the entire DC inventory and adding value to our overall guest experience. The Inventory Control Supervisor is also responsible for all aspects of their assigned department operations as well as the development of their people. This position typically supports approximately 10 hourly associates with an increase in staffing around peak volume times.

a day in the life:

• Works cross-functionally with key partners in our Store Support Center and Retail Operations to effectively achieve or exceed goals and produce outcomes in line with the company vision.
• Leads department operations to meet specific company SLAs (service level agreements) 
• Leads strategic projects and assignments as required, under the direction of the Distribution Center Manager and General Manager
• Performs real time audits of on hand inventory as part of our SOX program
• Supports team in performing investigations to resolve inventory inaccuracies in Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Effectively manages their budget with full accountability for operational labor and supply costs on a weekly and monthly basis
• Acts as a coach to their team playing a hands-on roll in their development to build their talent pipeline. They do this by actively developing their team through vision and goals, coaching and feedback.
• Accountable for driving DC Safety Program and maintaining a healthy work environment 
• Manages employee performance including but not limited to UPH, attendance, vacation, employee separations, annual review, merit process, and documentation.

qualifications:

• 3+ years of leadership experience in warehouse environment 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and high level of understanding of Warehouse Management System
• Ability to understand and implement lean methodology and continuous improvement initiatives 
• Ability to lead and maintain a safe work environment  
• Ability to obtain a powered industrial truck (PIT) operator certification depending on business needs  
• Flexible and adaptable with schedule which could include nights and working required holidays and weekends
• Subject to wearing personal protective equipment as defined by the local distribution centre 

must haves:

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for your 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 don't take yourself too seriously.

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NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.