Senior Global Merchandise Planner

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Canada
$156,500 per year
Permanent
Full-time

20 days ago

Description & RequirementsSenior Global Merchandise PlannerWho we arelululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.About this team:The Global Merchandise Planning team is responsible for building global capabilities to unlock product strategies and strive for brand consistency. The team works closely with cross functional partners to understand new product trends, and ensure regions are enrolled in forward-looking plans connecting current business with future vision.The Global Merchandise Planning team monitors the business on a needed basis to fully absorb changes to core product performance, trends across each market / region, and performance of new product / strategy launches to properly maximize sales and mitigate risk. The priority is to understand and protect the guest experience, followed by delivering profitable sales growth.A day in the life:

Identify key growth categories to support product development on a 2- year out track, leveraging the long range planning process to provide key insights to planning and merchandising leaders based on current trends.
Develop forecasts / seasonal plans based on trends and opportunities. Focus effort to support future growth initiatives and product visions.
Partner closely withcross functional teams, including supply chain, merchandising, design, productdevelopmentand regional planning,toinform product creation and strategic decision making.
Partner with Regional teams to analyze current business. Apply knowledge to forward-looking plans or forecast to drive meaningful growth strategies.
Oversee a rolling 24-month demand forecasts across multiple core or new products; leverage forecast to supportSupplyPlanning team in building out Raw Material& Finished Goods capacity requirements.
Initiates and delivers process improves for Global Merchandise Planning across key GTM gates.
Actively capture opportunities and mitigate risk within the business - focus on protecting and enhancing guest experience with our products and brand.
Provides coaching, guidance, and resources to junior team members to help them succeed.

Qualifications:

College certificate or University degree is required, preferably in Commerce or Business Administration
5-8 Years of Planning experience or progressive financial analysis and reporting experience
Expert knowledge of Excel is required
Proven track-record of driving results; demonstration of strong financial & business acumen for inventory management.
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously, with an ability to reprioritize as needed
Excellent team player as well as the ability to work independently.
Effective communication skills (written & verbal), with a proven ability to influence others
Self-directed problem solver, proactive and resourceful
Ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback to manager and junior team members

Must haves:

Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
Communicates with honesty and kindness; 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.

additional notesImmigration support is potentially available for this role.compensation and benefits packagelululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $119,200-$156,500 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive 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:

Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
Paid time off
Savings and retirement plan matching
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 arrangementHybridIn-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.#LI-hybrid#LI-AhalimOnly those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.The use of AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, DeepSeek, or any other AI-assisted software, is strictly prohibited during the interview process. This includes, AI-generated responses, content creation, or any form of automated assistance in live interviews, case studies, technical assessments, or written submissions.At lululemon, we are committed to privacy, integrity, transparency, and ethical hiring practices. Our commitment to responsible AI ensures that proprietary information is protected and that all hiring decisions are based on an individual's own skills, judgment, and expertise without AI assistance. Any use of AI during the interview process will result in immediate disqualification. lululemon reserves the right to use AI detection tools to verify the authenticity of candidate responses.

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