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 regional guest needs and use this knowledge to identify opportunities to maximize guest demand. 

core responsibilities:

• Share Regional insights (guest, products, market trends) with Global Merchandising, informing product strategies and regional style needs
• In collaboration with the Manager, develop Regional merchandising strategies and omni channel approach for the season (department and class) for their business categories
• Develop Regional pricing product architecture, as informed by Global strategy 
• Create product assortment that reflects brand consistency and regional relevance, maximizing profitability and sales across product class, key items and channels
• Manage Class assortment and clustering, ensuring delivery against capacity targets and guest profiles
• Identify fast turn style needs to round out regional assortment needs
• Collaborate with Planning to execute seasonal regional buys against global product and financial goals
• Create Visual assortment view for region
• Prepare and present decks for Buy Reviews (incl. strategies, attributing, investments, flow, etc.)
• Validate buy accuracy, resolving MOQ issues and partnering with Global teams to ensure Buy Ready issues are solved.
• Complete sizing tasks, selecting comparable styles and sizing packages
• Throughout each buy cycle partner with VM, Digital and Store Planning to inform and execute against initiatives and regional strategies. 
• Prior to and in season, identify changes to targeted in-store date and recommend options to maximize flow 
• Support in Open-to-Buy conversations and align with Planning on Class targets
• Review business each week/month/season, delivering recaps and actions based on insights and inventory composition, including exit strategies  

qualifications:

• BA, BSc, BBA, BComm (or equivalent), specialization in Retail or Merchandising Management an asset
• Minimum five years of Merchandising or Buying experience is required. Vertical retail and/or omni channel experience is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Program and mastery in excel, proficiency in PO and Price Management software
• 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 investor 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 
• 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 assortment for geographic region 
• Ability to enroll, lead and influence key cross functional partners
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal and demonstrative ability to present to Senior leadership
• Ability to work independently to make sound business decision; 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:

• 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 $96,800 - 127,100 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.