Senior Director, Global Merchandise Planning

Description & Requirements

Senior Director, Global Merchandise Planning

Who we are

lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.

About this team:

The Global Merch Planning team is a key partner for Global Merchandising in bringing the global assortment to life through the quantification of the global assortment across the relevant global GTM Milestones and driving alignment on the GLA to support the creation and execution of long range and seasonal strategies.

A day in the life:

The Senior Director, Global Merchandise Planning (GMP) partners with Global Merchandising VP+ leaders to develop the financial architecture, global category plans and drives alignment on the Global Line Architecture (Sales, IMU, CC Targets). This person sets the financial framework, strategy and targets that support Divisional merchandise strategies they own. The GMP Senior Director partners with Global Merchandising to incorporate relevant regional inputs to build and quantify line plans and preliminary assortments, supporting both Global and Regional seasonal strategies. They must collaborate effectively with Global and Regional Planning, Sourcing, Production and the Global Brand Team to bring the product line to life.

Determines global merchandise financial framework, strategy, and targets that support divisional merchandise strategies under the direction of the VP, Global Planning and reconciles to regional/ channel and class plans
Directs pre-season planning through high-level financial analysis and product long range planning in collaboration with Divisional Merch and Planning leadership
Directs cross-functional alignment around sales, margin and inventory plan/actions needed to achieve financial targets for the Division
Enhance Demand planning capabilities to provide direction for Supply Management, ensuring timely product deliveries to support the growth
Synthesize findings and prepare presentations that communicate insights and recommendations to senior management and leadership team in Season and pre-season
Responsible for hiring, team/individual development
Accountable for team execution and results

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance or Supply Chain Management (MBA a plus)
10+ years of related experience in merchandise planning, financial strategy, and cross-functional collaboration
4+ years management experience
Exhibits impactful communication with peers up to SLT level
Builds and develops highly effective teams

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 $208,800-$274,100 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 equity offerings, 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

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

Hybrid

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

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