Assistant Merchant

7 months 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**:
The Merchandising team creates and executes transformative global product strategies that ensure we have the right assortment in the right place at the right time 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 global marketplace dynamics and guest needs and use this knowledge to identify opportunities to maximize guest demand.

**A day in the life**:
The Global Assistant Merchant is ultimately responsible for the accurate and proficient data entry and maintenance of product information in various merchandising systems and tools that support the Merchandising team in the creation, curation and execution of strategies and the global product assortment.

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Analyze, validate and input slot/style information in global line plan
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Ensure that relevant style attributes are entered and are consistent with the most recent attribute definitions
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Analyze, validate and input slot/style information in global line plan for non-seasonal style additions (chase, Fast Turn, etc.)
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Ensure that relevant style attributes are entered and are consistent with the most recent attribute definitions for non-seasonal style additions (chase, Fast Turn, etc.)
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Analyze, validate and update the style-colour assortment visual flow based on Colour Flow Milestone
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**Ownership of sample management including**: inventory management, shipping of samples and organization of samples
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Input into seasonal change tracker (style-colour assortment)
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Communicate added (pullthrough) and dropped styles back to PD/Design
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Continuously monitor regional selling results and connect with regional teams to understand global product and financial performance

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Support team with global market and guest insight research
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Support Global Merchant and Senior Merchant on content creation for key go to market gates
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Provide support to the Merchandising team with day-to-day tasks

**Qualifications**:
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BA, BSc, BBA, BComm, (or equivalent), specialization in Retail or Merchandising Management an asset
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Retail experience preferred, Merchandising experience an asset
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
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Financial acumen and understanding of retail math
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Acute eye for Product
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Proven ability building collaborative team relationship
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Strong communication skills
- both written and verbal
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Ability to accurately and efficiently manage data entry
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Highly organized with a keen eye for the detail
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Ability to multi task and operate in a fast paced environment
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Willingness to travel (domestic and international) and work on the retail floor

**Must haves**:
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Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
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Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.

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Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
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Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
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Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
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Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously.

Additional Notes
Immigration support is potentially available for this role.

Workplace Arrangement

This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy:
In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.

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:

- 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)

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