Associate Merchandise Planner- Fixed Term Contract

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Lululemon Full time

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.
**About this team**:
As a member of the product team, the Planning team is responsible for ensuring financial success of the company. They work closely with Merchandising and Allocations to understand new product trends (Merchandising) and regional/climate selling, size trends, and logistics (Allocations). The team monitors the business on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, understanding changes in trend and reacting to the business to maximize sales and mitigate risk. The priority is to understand and protect the guest experience, followed by delivering profitable sales growth (comp and GM$s).
**A day in the life**:
Reporting directly to the manager of merchandise planning, this position is responsible for core and key item sales targets,
inventory productivity and planned purchases, as well as supporting the planning team with analysis and involvement in
category plans.
- Develop item level plans and inventory flow for core and key items
- Analyze and reflect current trends in performance of strategy based on actual sales performance; revise in-season

plans for sales and profitability; maximize inventory levels.
- Collaborate with cross-functional team to help identify and develop strategies in response to current business

**trends, such as**:

- Understand and make recommendations for key financial meetings/decisions in order to maximize
sales; margin and inventory productivity Monthly plan review process: support sales, markdown, receipt
and inventory re-forecasts
- Own core locker stock process in partnership with Sourcing
- Partner and communicate with Allocations, Sourcing, and Merchandising
- Provide supporting analysis related to driving business goals (e.g. hindsights, etc.)
- Learn beginning-to-end planning and take on additional responsibilities with the goal of becoming a category

planner

**Qualifications**:

- College certificate or University degree is preferred.

**Required Skills/Experience**:

- 3-5 years merchandise planning/inventory experience in the apparel industry.
- Previous experience with merchandise and planning systems.
- Expert knowledge of Excel is required.
- Excellent team player as well as the ability to work independently.
- Effective communication skills (written & verbal)
- Extremely organized thorough and able to prioritize
- Detail orientated
- Strong ability to see the merchandise vision and translate the vision into viable plans.
- Results oriented - strong sense of motivation
- Self directed problem solver, proactive and resourceful
- Responsible, dependable and mature, with sound judgment
- Capable of effective multiple demand management from a variety of sources and adapts well to change.
- Ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback.

Must haves
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Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
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Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
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Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
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Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
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Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
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Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.
Workplace arrangement
This role is classified as hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy (see [1] SSC Workplace Program youlu page for an overview):
Hybrid
Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week. Applicants must be located in, or willing to relocate to, the specified work location.
Additional Notes
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.
Compensation and Benefits Package
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:
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Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
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Paid time off
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Savings and retirement plan matching
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Generous employee discount
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Fitness & yoga classes
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Parenthood top-up
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Extensive catalog of development course offerings
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