Retail Planning Manager

Description & Requirements

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 retail planning and analytics team’s purpose is to drive exceptional performance through actionable plans and insights; empowering people to unlock the best experiences in retail. The team is directly responsible for retail sales, labour, and headcount plans in North America and is mandated as a Global Center of Excellence to support international regions.

a day in the life: what you'll do

You will support the evolution of our end-to-end sales, labour, and headcount planning process for our stores globally. In this role, you will:

- Leverage both machine learning–based forecasts and traditional methodologies to forecast key labour and sales drivers (traffic, transactions, units) at scale.

- Refine and simplify lululemon’s retail labour model by utilizing engineered labour standards to plan daily, weekly, and monthly store targets.

- Enhance the operational planning process and data flows as we translate plans into internal databases and store-facing platforms

- Partner with international analysts and financial planning partners to manage annual labour spend and identify optimization opportunities.

- Collaborate with senior leadership and cross‑functional teams to understand business needs and provide data‑driven insights.

- Lead the evolution of lululemon’s international retail planning strategy and support the management and execution of project plans.

qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field

- 4+ years of experience in planning, consulting, or analytical roles, ideally within the retail industry

- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

- Experience with demand‑planning tools or workforce‑management systems (asset)

- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; thrives in ambiguity and complexity

- Proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 Canada 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 teamperformance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $103,500 - $135,900 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

- 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 connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

Only 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 accommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

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