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 Merchandising team creates and executes transformative global product strategies that ensure we have the right assortment in the right place at the right time to fulfill our guests’ unmet needs to deepen our guest relationships, grow our brand and deliver on our long-term enterprise goals. We possess deep awareness and intuition of global marketplace dynamics and guest needs and use this knowledge to identify opportunities to maximize guest demand.

core responsibilities

• Leads the successful creation, execution and maintenance of a line plan, including franchise management and product lifecycle, for assigned product categories, delivering to target. Deliver profitable assortments driving IMU and cost goals needed to meet and exceed targets. 
• Participate for creating a team culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action, building a sense of belonging for all team members.
• Gathers, analyzes and drives insight from the global competitive landscape, regional teams and cross functional partners across all channels for pre-season planning and hindsight, along with global guest insights through reporting and testing. 
• Manage colour and concept strategy, execution and flow each season to deliver cohesive assortments across Seasonal and Core offer. 
• Create and present global product visual flow and communicate seasonal assortment strategies quarterly to all regional partners.         
• Supports bringing global storytelling to life in partnership with cross-functional teams for assigned product categories.
• Accountable for accurate data in systems and tools.
• Continuously monitor regional selling results and connect with regional teams to understand global product and financial performance.
• Engage with key cross functional partners (POD meetings, fittings, risk review, opacity, etc.) to ensure commercialization of product that is in line with global merchandising direction.
• Partners with Global Planning to provide units and style volumes for global forecasting

qualifications

• BA, BSc, BBA, BComm, (or equivalent), specialization in Retail or Merchandising Management an asset
• Retail experience preferred, Merchandising experience an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
• Financial acumen and understanding of retail math
• Acute eye for Product
• Willingness to travel (domestic and international) and work on the retail floor

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• 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, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously. 

additional notes

Immigration support is potentially available for this role.

compensation and benefits package 

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $104,600 - 137,300 CAD annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and subject to program eligibility requirements.  

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans 
• Paid time off 
• Savings and retirement plan matching 
• Generous employee discount 
• Fitness & yoga classes 
• Parenthood top-up 
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings 
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few) 

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

 
workplace arrangement
 

Hybrid 

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

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