lululemon

Who we are

At lululemon, we work together to elevate the world. We set audacious goals, nurture big growth and engineer innovative products that allow people to feel—and perform—their best. To us, leadership is more than a role or title—it’s a way of being. We are all leaders, committed to growth and results.

Together, we’re co-creating a future that otherwise wouldn’t exist. To do that, we’re looking for people who unite diverse perspectives to lean into bold visions. Who strive to be better than they were yesterday. Who are all in, in everything they do. We’re looking for you. Join us.

About this team

Inventory Management team delivers inventory plans to inform the appropriate inventory placement and fulfilment strategies across the Region, including channels and stores. The team facilitates the visibility and execution of inbound PO flow into our Distribution Centers as well as appropriate inventory balance activities within and between the DCs. The function also provides guidance and facilitates inventory management actions that support topline product performance goals to achieve sales, profit, and productivity KPIs.

A day in the life:

·        Assess topline inventory unit demand against inventory projections, propose necessary action to ensure strategic targets, including ideal capacity and productivity metrics, are met

·        Guide the IM team to build new stores and maintain existing stores with the optimal level of inventory

·        Lead the product arm of opening & optimizing activities ensuring stores are built in accordance with merchandise and market strategies to deliver results

·        Collaborate with key cross-functional partners to manage the implications of IM forecasts and proposed actions

·        Deliver strategic direction on topline inventory actions needed to support appropriate inventory balance across DCs and guest-facing channels

·        Responsible for facilitating 5-year long-range DC forecasts, including supporting strategic considerations, to contribute to an ideal fulfillment network

·        Partner with Merchandise planning and key cross-functional partners to evolve processes and initiatives in support of inventory productivity goals for the Region

·        Accountable for sales and inventory performance results and meeting enterprise financial targets and KPI's

·        Align cross-functional partners around resources and initiates needed to bring product strategies to life

·        Responible for hiring, developing and coaching a team of leaders to reach their full potential

Qualifications:

·        University degree required

·        China market experience preferable

·        10+ years of experience in merchandise planning, allocations and/or sales & operations planning

·        5+ years of related experience with strong management/senior leadership experience

·        Exhibit impactful communication with peers and up to senior leadership team level

·        Strong capability to build and develop highly effective teams

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