Ubicación: Hong Kong SAR
Estado/Provincia/Ciudad: Hong Kong Island
Ciudad: Hong Kong
Sectores Empresarial: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Time Type: Full-time
Asia Sample Lead (Hong Kong)
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 Manager, Sample Production Operations. This role is dedicated to manage Editorial Marketing sample process and sample delivery to meet both brand and regional merchant team need. It is critical to facilitate collaboration between multiple cross-functional teams and vendors on sample order management.
A day in the life:
- Manage end to end sample operating process in seasonal timelines, with a focus on monitoring buy status and placing sample orders.
- Preview seasonal sample timelines with our partners to ensure timely completion of orders, emphasizing cost-saving opportunities and efficient resource allocation.
- Voice out any potential roadblocks on achieving target sample delivery date and implement proactive solutions.
- Monitor FG vendors to get the orders soonest after sample orders release with accurate information
- Identifying and resolving any unknown risks and uncertainties that may impact delivery of the samples.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with SSC Sample Operation partners, stakeholders to provide efficient and effective service to support sample request
- Closely monitoring order delivery status and address outstanding issues to guarantee on-time sample delivery, utilizing strong excel skills for data analysis and mapping.
Qualifications:
- Your ideal background: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Textiles or related fields; 7+ years experience in a similar role within a production environment; strong knowledge of technical fabrics, garment construction and related machinery.
- Experience in working directly with vendors and ability in driving performance
- Excellent communication skills: Interpersonal, written and verbal
- Creativity and Problem-Solving: Ability to devise unconventional sampling solutions when existing methods are not feasible, emphasizing the value of innovative thinking.
- Fluent in English (with Mandarin preferred)
- Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook); Excel is your best friend
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.
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Learn more about what it's like working for lululemon in our Asia-Pacific markets:
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lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us ataccommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.