Area: China Mainland
Stato/Provincia/Città: Shanghai
Città: Shanghai
Unità Affari: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Tipo di tempo: Full-time
Planning Analyst
Descrizione e requisiti
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.
position
Planning Analyst
reports to
Manager, Inventory Management
location
Shanghai, China
about this team
Reporting to the Inventory Management Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring the right product reaches the right stores at the right time to maximize sales, margin, and inventory productivity. This role supports daily inventory flow, initial allocation for new products, and ongoing replenishment based on store performance, trends, and business priorities. The Allocator acts as a key liaison between Merchandising and Planning, Supply Chain, and Cross Channel Partners.
core responsibilities
- Execute daily and weekly allocation of inventory to stores according to sales trends, store grades/clusters, and inventory targets while minimizing stockouts and overstock.
- Analyze daily/weekly performance reports and partner with Planning on forecasts and inventory requirements, update allocation parameters and system settings adjustments to reflect business changes.
- Recommend seasonal merchandise flow strategies that maximize sales and guest experience.
- Rebalancing transfers and consolidation actions across store and channels to improve productivity for high demand or underperforming SKUs.
- Track inventory availability and support product launches with Logistics on inbound schedules and issues impacting allocation.
- Maintain accuracy of allocation tools and system rules on Allocation modules, support testing and rollout of new system tools or process improvements.
qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, retail management, or related field
- +2 years of experience in retail planning, allocations or inventory management, preferably within a multi store retail or distribution environment
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and inventory systems, ability to interpret sales data and make data-driven decisions.
- Strong attention to detail with good organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment and drive continuous improvement.
- Passion for retail, product, and understanding customer demand patterns.
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
Authorization to work in China is required for this role.
compensation and benefits package
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:
- Supplement health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
- Paid time off
- Savings plan matching - Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Generous employee discount
- Fitness & yoga classes
- Parenthood top-up
- Extensive catalog of development course offerings
workplace arrangement
In-person collaboration and office-based work is necessary and important for this role. Work is performed onsite, 5 days a week, depending on role requirements.
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