Director, Global Production & Merchandising - Men’s & Acc’s - - 20280

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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 lululemon Liaison Office (LLO) team is dedicated to ensuring our components are produced of the highest quality, delivered when we need them, and manufactured with partners who share our commitment to elevating the world. Not only do we manage the production of great products, we also build great relationships.

A day in the life:

The Director, Global Production & Merchandising for Men's and Accessories, is dedicated to ensuring our finished goods are developed, costed, and produced to the highest quality on time, with our manufacturing partners, who share our commitment to elevating the world. You will partner with cross-functional teams across Asia and North America to deliver against the overall product and company vision, lead the team to collaborate and drive organizational strategies.

Key responsibilities:

General Responsibility

Be the key sparring partner for Sr. Director Global Production and Merchandising
Support and drive company-wide (adhoc) initiatives – related to process and/or system improvements
Manage team AOP and responsible for budget management
Develop strong leadership within your team

Category Responsibility

Own and speak to Men's and Accessories from the in-region perspective as a member of the Men's and Accessories Global POD
Participate in POD strategy and be a partner to the cross-functional Men's and Accessories teams throughout the product lifecycle

Production Responsibility

Lead and develop an in-region team to manage the production from BUY confirmation to shipment while reducing air freight
Lead the resolution of production issues via end-to-end production management, and represent the production team in front of stakeholders
Manage seasonal vendor-level OnTime Performance
Onboard and train new vendors on lululemon production and logistics policies, processes, and IT systems; roll out new processes and procedures to assigned vendors as needed
Drive vendor strategy and continuous improvement
Own lead time rationalization
Work closely with our Compliance and Quality teams to ensure social compliance and quality standards & goals are met
Develop a strong and trusting relationship with cross-functional teams to build true partnerships and consistent goals

Merchandising

Lead and develop the team that partners with Product Development, Design, Costing and Sourcing teams to establish sourcing strategies and optimize the development & costing execution of our products
Support margin missions, and drive multi-sourcing initiatives and/or carryover developments
Manage Critical Path from Tech Pack Handoff to Buy Release to ensure key milestones are met
Lead the Merchandising team's in-season costing activities
Drive vendor strategy and continuous improvement in collaboration with Costing and Manufacturing Excellence leaders
Lead efficient vendor relationships that are beneficial to the brand and company

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or related discipline preferred, with 12+ years of relevant industry experience
You have been an awesome People Leader for over 8 years, inspiring, developing and coaching others. Your leadership skills enable you to motivate cross-culture teams and build high-performing teams
Agile, responds positively to change, embraces and employs new practices to accomplish goals and solve problems
You have been in a matrix international work environment which requires you to utilize your influencing skills and collaborative efforts fully
You possess a solid knowledge of design and development, garment construction, and technical performance materials
You are familiar with the product creation calendar timeline and can work under tight deadlines with time pressure
You enjoy working with cross-functional team accountabilities and requirements, including design, materials, sourcing, merchandising and quality assurance
Fluency in English is essential. Mandarin and Cantonese an advantage
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, particularly in MS Excel and experience using PLM and PO systems like Flex PLM and Tradestone is an advantage
You love to travel, are well-organized, and love to communicate with others
You are goal-oriented, self-motivated, responsible, passionate, and FUN!

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.

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Director, Global Production & Merchandising - Men’s & Acc’s

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