Inventory Analyst

위치: China Mainland

시/도 / 도 / 구/군/시: Shanghai

구/군/시: Shanghai

사업 부문: Store Support Centre (SSC)

시간 유형: Full-time

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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

Reporting directly to the Inventory Management Manager, this position is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing retail store inventory performance to ensure high product availability, healthy inventory levels, and efficient stock flow across stores and regions. This role partners closely with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Retail Operations, Planning, and Finance to improve store inventory efficiency by minimizing excess stock, reducing stock out, and support store sales growth.


A day in the life: 

  • Monitor weekly store inventory rolling and performance, analyze inventory trends and identify replenishment gaps against forward sales plans

  • Manage optimal inventory placement to ensure product availability while minimizing excess stock and stock out frequency

  • Provide actionable insights to recommend inventory movement and transfer actions across stores

  • Identify opportunities to improve inventory management processes and adjust system parameters, including safety stock and min/max levels

  • Partner with Retail Operations team to support Peak Management at store level including promotion event and markdown clearance sales

  • Support automation and reporting enhancement initiatives on inventory dashboards


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, retail management, or related field

  • 3+ years of experience in inventory control or merchandising planning and allocation, 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.