Lululemon

 a note for internal applicants

Please practice personal responsibility! Ensure your manager is aware of your application to this role, prior to applying. Please also ensure that you meet the time in role requirements before transitioning to a new role. The Internal Hiring Guidelines can be found on the Global Talent Acquisition page on youlu under Additional Resources.

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

We partner with leading studios, gyms, businesses, retailers, universities and teams, sharing with them our best in the world technical product. Under the Strategic Sales umbrella there are a few programs designed to spread the love and be in relationship - wholesale, campus, studio essentials, corporate, key accounts and team program. The Operations team is the engine room of the channel, driving operational excellence to achieve strategic goals and effectively supporting both sales and partners. 

a day in the life: what you’ll do

• You create and own the operational strategy in alignment with channel and regional goals 
• You lead the Operations team, providing coaching, feedback and support to help their leadership & development
• You own all channel processes across technology, accounting, legal, reporting, communication, logistics, licensing and inventory management  
• You create and improve operational processes to drive new program growth and new market entry
• You collaborate with cross functional partners to roll out and enhance operational processes and ways of working 
• You manage and own the channel’s inventory operations, working closely with our Merch & Planning team
• You are the key decision maker in our tech infrastructure roadmap, working with key global stakeholders 

Qualifications, skills & experience 

• 5+ year’s experience working in wholesale or licensing or B2B Operations at a manager level+ 
• Excellent team player as well as the ability to work independently 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong listening, oral & written communications skills 
• Logical analysis and positive problem-solving skills 

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results. 
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same. 
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure. 
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. 
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working. 

Role Classification

This role is classified as Hybrid under our global SSC Hybrid Workplace Policy: 

[Hybrid]

In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed from the office at least 3 days per week.