who we arelululemon 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.

about this team

The Merchandising team creates and executes transformative global product strategies that ensure we have the right strategy and assortment to fulfill our guests’ unmet needs to deepen our guest relationships, grow our brand and deliver on our long-term enterprise goals. We possess deep awareness and intuition of the consumer, competitor, global marketplace dynamics and guest needs and use this knowledge to develop long-term product strategies and roadmaps, and manage seasonal product line plans to maximize guest demand.

core responsibilities

Develop and execute regional footwear strategies that ensure guests’ unmet needs are fulfilled, through identification of market opportunities, guest/consumer insights, and competitor dataDefine and understand both short- and long-term product strategies and roadmaps, holding teams accountable to financial plans, GTM timelines, inventory management and various other key success metricsCreate regional merchandising strategies and omnichannel approach on a seasonal basis against product and financial goalsUtilize breadth of experience in industry to identify and articulate regional marketand product opportunities to global counterpartsDrive in-season execution and management to deliver sales through weekly/monthly/quarterly business analysis, open-to-buy, and product exitDevelop and support product assortment plans by region and channelCollaborate with brand to bring seasonal footwear campaigns to lifeLead business recaps and meltdownsPartner with Visual Merchandising team to execute store assortments through monthly VM guide creationManage data and systems input for Regional MerchandisingSupport with digital merchandising responsibilities as needed

qualifications

5-8 years of retail buying, merchandising, product line management, or other relevant experience is requiredStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret multiple data points across numerous channels and market segmentsStrong operational efficiency and attention to detailAbility to balance analytical and creative tasksAbility to multitask and operate in a fast-paced environmentProficient with Microsoft Office programs
must havesAcknowledge 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 the United States 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. The typical hiring range for this position is from $91,400 – $115,000 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, 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 arrangement

This role is classified as In Person under our SSC Workplace Policy: in-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-KB2