Lululemon

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

The Senior Manager Buying, is responsible for the structure, development and performance of their team members across all product classes, key items and channels. The Senior Manager should continuously coach and develop team members to be all-round thinkers and draw critical business conclusions as well as champion collaboration with cross-functional partners throughout the entire product lifecycle. As well as manage in-season execution/management of their class through weekly business analysis/actions, open-to-buy decisions and product exit.

Accountable for creating divisional regional merchandising strategies and a cohesive omni channel approach. Able to gather regional cross functional critical inputs and prioritise, educate and influence around them Accountable for leading their team in collating/presenting compelling Regional insights (guest, products, market trends).

A day in the life: 

• Get merchandising strategies from Global merchandising
• Understand EMEA growth strategies, region specificities from Buying director
• OTB Management with Planning counterpart
• Work closely with Planning partners to achieve plans through trade actions
• Partner with B&C to increase and drive awareness through assortment
• Build a strategy of growth for Men’s and AXS similarly to what has been implemented for Women’s 
• Improve product productivity and lifecycle management 
• Drive regional campaigns strategies
• Long Range Planning: the ability to action a detailed strategic plan for the overall Men’s and Accessories divisions around how to drive growth and future guest acquisition/retention 
• Creating optimal class level product assortments that reflect brand and division consistency, regional relevance, and maximize profitability and sales 
• Accountable for leading their team in preparing and presenting for Buy Reviews (incl. strategies, attributing, investments, flow, etc.) 
• Manage the regional pricing product architecture

Qualifications:

• Acute eye for product and colour trends 
• Aware of macro lifestyle and fashion trends and how this relates to the active and wellness industry 
• Strong knowledge of regional guest base to curate assortments for the region 
• Ability to enrol, lead and influence key cross functional partners 
• Minimum eight years of experience, combination of people management and industry experience in vertical retail and omni channel experience is required 
• Experience and proven ability in coaching, mentoring and leading a team of 3-4 direct reports (min) 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret multiple data points across numerous channels and market segments 
• Mastery of retail mathematics, including elements of markup, margin, planning, open to buy and inventory productivity Ability to balance analytical and creative tasks 
• Strong understanding of season-to-season business performance and ability to drive business based on key financial indicators to maximize business opportunities 
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal and demonstrative ability to present to Senior leadership Ability to work independently to make sound business decisions, and multitask, pivot, prioritize competing tasks and operate in a fast-paced environment Willingness to travel (domestic and international) and work on the retail floor

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.