Lululemon

Senior Global Merchandise Planner

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 Merchandise Planning team is responsible for building global capabilities to unlock product strategies and strive for brand consistency. The team works closely with cross functional partners to understand new product trends, and ensure regions are enrolled in forward-looking plans connecting current business with future vision.

The Global Merchandise Planning team monitors the business on a needed basis to fully absorb changes to core product performance, trends across each market / region, and performance of new product / strategy launches to properly maximize sales and mitigate risk. The priority is to understand and protect the guest experience, followed by delivering profitable sales growth. 

A day in the life:

• Identify key growth categories to support product development on a 2- year out track, leveraging the long range planning process to provide key insights to planning and merchandising leaders based on current trends.
• Develop forecasts / seasonal plans based on trends and opportunities. Focus effort to support future growth initiatives and product visions. 
• Partner closely withcross functional teams, including supply chain, merchandising, design, productdevelopmentand regional planning,toinform product creation and strategic decision making.
• Partner with Regional teams to analyze current business. Apply knowledge to forward-looking plans or forecast to drive meaningful growth strategies. 
• Oversee a rolling 24-month demand forecasts across multiple core or new products; leverage forecast to supportSupplyPlanning team in building out Raw Material& Finished Goods capacity requirements.
• Initiates and delivers process improves for Global Merchandise Planning across key GTM gates.
• Actively capture opportunities and mitigate risk within the business – focus on protecting and enhancing guest experience with our products and brand.
• Provides coaching, guidance, and resources to junior team members to help them succeed.

Qualifications:

• College certificate or University degree is required, preferably in Commerce or Business Administration
• 5-8 Years of Planning experience or progressive financial analysis and reporting experience
• Expert knowledge of Excel is required
• Proven track-record of driving results; demonstration of strong financial & business acumen for inventory management.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously, with an ability to reprioritize as needed
• Excellent team player as well as the ability to work independently.
• Effective communication skills (written & verbal), with a proven ability to influence others 
• Self-directed problem solver, proactive and resourceful
• Ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback to manager and junior team members

Must haves:

• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness; 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.