Buying Manager - Women's Bottoms

地点: China Mainland

州/省/市: Shanghai

城市: Shanghai

业务单元: Store Support Centre (SSC)

说明与要求

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
Buying Manager

reports to
Senior Manager, Buying

location
Shanghai

about this team
  • Create and manage the China regional merchandising strategy.
  • Responsible for the successful assortment and selection of assigned product categories, that guarantee growth and deliver our regional sales, gross margin and inventory productivity goals across all channels.
  • Responsible for delivering China financial targets by successfully managing the product lifecycle and go to market process of assigned product categories through effective teamwork and partnership with regional planning, cross functional partners in region and collaborating with Global Merchandising and Design to ensure brand and product relevance for China market. 
  • Lead and develop the team.
core responsibilities
• Product strategy and assortment architecture that support departmental/divisional merchandise strategies under the direction of total China growth strategic initiatives
• Influence Global Merchandise strategy through delivering Regional strategic market insights and performance analysis. Identifies new line plan opportunities to deliver regional business growth - China unique needs
• Responsible for 2 to 5 years forward-looking long-range plan/strategy
• Partnering with planning partners throughout the seasonal key gates and activities, knowledge of understanding demand & supply management parameters is necessary
• Drive China pricing architecture for the assigned product categories, collaborating with Global Merchandising and Design to ensure consistency across the brand and relevance for China region
• Accountable for departmental performance results and achieving financial targets and OKR set under overarching company goal
• Regional Cross-functional partnership and alignment to bring product strategy to life for all China markets channels
• People Responsibilities:
  1. Responsible for hiring, training and team/individual development
  2. Lead self and others to develop the organization
  3. Coach and develop a team, direct reports may also manage others
qualifications
10+ years merchandising / buying experience
• 5+ years of related experience with strong management performance
• Exhibits impactful communication with peers up to SLT level
• Builds and develops highly effective teams
• Proven experience in high growth and diverse China market
• Vertical retail experience required. Omni channel experience highly desirable.
• Mastery of retail mathematics and Open to Buy
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret multiple data points across numerous channels and market segments
• Proven ability to work with and lead a cross functional team
• Excellent sense of style and color trends; athletically minded
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; Self-starter approach to work, with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility
• Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, written and verbal
• Entrepreneurship – an ability to make decisions and take calculated risks
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
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 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
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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