lululemon

company background

lululemon’s purpose - we elevate human potential by helping people feel their best - is as dynamic as the company’s history and current momentum.

From our roots in Vancouver, Canada, lululemon continues to see growth across the globe and through new channels to serve guests worldwide. Today, lululemon is a publicly traded (LULU) $10.6B global business with 39,000 employees and over 796+ company-operated stores across four continents and 23 markets.

lululemon’s products include performance apparel for men and women (pants, shorts, tops, jackets) for yoga, running, training, and most other activities, lifestyle products for men and women for everyday wear (RTW tops, bottoms, outwear, knits and wovens), accessories (bags, socks, underwear, yoga mats/equipment, water bottles), and most recently, footwear. Our unique Made to Feel design philosophy and obsession with raw materials remains our biggest differentiator.

The power of our brand continues to translate to growth across regions. In Q3 2025, we achieved a 7% increase in total revenue, reaching $2.6B for the quarter. Net revenue in international markets increased 33%, fueled by 46% growth in China Mainland, while North America declined 2% in comparable sales. We continue to see strong performance in APAC and EMEA, and our opportunity to increase brand awareness remains significant.

We are actively evolving our product playbook to better meet guest expectations, especially in casual and lounge categories, and will continue to grow and optimize our store base both within the Americas and in new markets around the world. We are continuing to make progress against our action plan and expect to see the impact of this work in 2026.

Our Impact

Impact is an essential part of our culture and underpins our business strategy. Guided by our Impact Agenda, we approach this work holistically through three pillars that address the interconnection of our products, people, the communities we serve, and our planet.

Be Human / We are taking thoughtful steps towards a more equitable and inclusive future. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of communities we serve and operate in through our IDEA work, investing in our people with full pay equity, holistic benefit offerings, and leadership development, as well as supporting and empowering the makers across the supply chain.

Be Well / As a global company committed to helping people feel their best, we are leveraging our business, expertise, resources, and communities to invest in and advocate for the wellbeing of those most impacted by systemic inequity around the world. Earlier this year, we achieved a new milestone of providing access to wellbeing tools and resources to more than 10 million people by 2025 through the lululemon Centre for Social Impact.

Be Planet / To create a healthier planet, we are innovating to create more sustainable materials and working to advance a circular ecosystem. Across our value chain, we are also reducing our carbon, waste, and water footprint, and improving chemicals management through science-based targets.

position

Vice President, Business Planning and Operations, China

location

Shanghai, China

reporting structure

Reporting + Direct Reports: The role is a direct report into our General Manager, China and will oversee a team of ~5 FTEs across the Program Management Office, Enterprise Business Transformation, and Data & Insights.

Peer Relationships: The VP, Business Planning and Operations, China will sit on the China Leadership Team and work closely with all of its members including Head of Brand Marketing, Head of eCommerce, Head of Retail, Head of Product Merchandise, Planning & Allocations, Head of Technology, Head of Store Development, Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, China, and Head of People & Culture, International. Also working cross functionally, this leader will partner with leaders in International Financial Planning & Analysis, China Communications, and Strategy.

job summary

The VP, Business Planning and Operations, China, will oversee the integration of strategy, implementation of transformation programs and enablement of complex, cross-functional initiatives to transform the China business to reach its growth targets. The VP will also leverage oversight across the China business to own strategic planning, establish data, insights & analytics governance and reporting, and drive engagement within the China organization.

core responsibilities

Strategy and Enterprise Planning

• Coordinate and prioritize the regional strategy, operational roadmap and decision making in partnership with China GM & Leadership Team and Enterprise Strategy

• Oversee the development of OKRs for China Leadership Team and subsequent cascade to China teams; monitor and track against progress throughout year

• Coordinate the in-region Enterprise Planning process and submissions (e.g. facilitating investment and resourcing decisions) for China, as defined and in partnership with Strategy team; develop governance and subsequently manage those programs (in alignment with Enterprise direction)

• Manage and coordinate in-year enterprise and in-region rhythm of business forums, e.g. monthly & quarterly business results, China Leadership Team sessions, ensuring alignment with enterprise cycle; lead the development of Board of Directors & Senior Leadership Team materials for China

Transformation and Program Management

• Oversee portfolio of all Global and Region-specific strategic programs and initiatives for China, working with key functional stakeholders across the business to drive coordination, integration, and successful implementation of complex, strategic programs and transformation initiatives, in partnership with Global functions

• Identify and lead programs to mature strategic capabilities for China business, ensuring alignment and integration with Global efforts

Process Management

• Lead cross-functional in-region processes (Go-To-Market (GTM), S&OP, and in-season processes) and milestones with Global/Regional partners, aligned against the Global process and translating it for successful adoption and implementation in China

• Work cross-functionally to collate operational risks in-region; report to Global stakeholders via China OpCo forum when needed

Data, Analytics, and Insights

• Establish a data, insights & analytics capability and develop governance and reporting

• Leverage China data and Global data to provide strategic insights to enable decision making and inform business rationale

• Formalize feedback and requirements loop with Technology to ensure continuous data improvements

year one deliverables

Onboard Thoughtfully. Listen + Learn from lululemon’s culture. Understand the why behind our current strategy and operations to inform our future.

Build Cross-Functional Relationships with the China and International Leadership Teams. Listen and collaborate with leadership peers based on trust and personal responsibility. Enable the China Leadership Team through collaborative working strategies.

Streamline Operational Complexities to support our continued hyper-growth. Support and lead ongoing programs that can help build out China capabilities and identify any future programs that will regional growth.

Team Structure & Evolution. The team will have a clear understanding of goals & responsibilities, as well as where we connect & partner Globally, Regionally, and cross-functionally. Support the members of the team to help remove roadblocks. Encapsulates future-forward strategic investments in tools & resources against growth & scale milestones.

Synthesize China Data, Analytics & Insights. Lead the creation of a China data analytics and insights capability to better enable strategic, data-driven decision making. Collaborate with China leadership team to leverage data to inform business growth.

must haves

A Strategic Operator. You have the ability to execute and recognize that “how” you execute, matters. You have the ability to drive change at the enterprise level and create urgency to drive culture and inspire our people. You aren’t afraid to make tough calls. You inspire followership with your ability to get your hands dirty, your low ego, and your

proven success.

Who Wins With Others via Collaboration. You are skilled at building relationships. You have a high EQ, are approachable, authentic, willing to take the lead when necessary, but also want others in the limelight. You connect with your team, and internal & external stakeholders naturally. You build trust through hard work and diligence including personally rolling up your sleeves when the team needs it. You are a natural coach and mentor who is committed to the growth of your team. You have successfully overseen a team of 10+ FTEs.

Demonstrated Ability to Succeed in Matrixed and Global Environments. You have been successful in environments that required influence & collaboration as a means to move the business forward. You understand the importance of connection and consistent communication with your key partners and stakeholders around the globe. This connection has been a meaningful part of your success.

Meaningful Experience in Mainland China. You know the unique needs of the market and are able to leverage this expertise to execute against our regional strategy to elevate our business growth in China. An additional benefit would be if you speak Mandarin.

Visionary who Creates Followership. You are skilled at building an organizational vision & narrative that creates followership for the organization. This strong storytelling supports the organization and leaders to shift to behaviors and ways of thinking that support the growth of the organization.

Creating Inclusive Environments. You value the experience and opinion of everyone and create space for those to be shared. You are a natural coach and mentor and are committed to the growth of your team.

additional notes

Authorization to work in China is required 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. As part of our total rewards offering, you will receive competitive base pay and permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our 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:

• 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

• 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

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.