Planner, Freight

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

Reporting directly to the Manager of Demand Planning, this position is responsible for analyzing and forecasting inbound receipts by freight mode at a week to annual level to ensure strategic KPIs are met. The role sits at the critical position at Lululemon between Product teams, Inbound Logistics, and Finance teams. With a holistic view of the company’s short and long-term strategic plans, the key objectives are to optimize inventory and execute against growth plans and strategic initiatives, drive cross-functional alignment on challenges, opportunities, and execution roadmaps, and evolve and build new processes to elevate our overall planning model.

A day in the life
- Track and report on freight usage (Airfreight, Ocean etc.) to Product teams, and any other teams deemed relevant.
- Own forecasting of freight mode usage by month, quarter, and year; inclusive of strategic plans and inventory KPIs
- Collaborate closely with Sourcing, Inbound Logistics, and Finance teams to gather key inputs to the Freight Forecast and share updates monthly, and at key milestones
- Prepare agenda items and presentation materials for weekly and monthly leadership review meetings

**Qualifications**:

- 2-5 years proven experience with data analysis
- Previous experience with merchandise, planning, and/or logistics systems
- Expert knowledge of Excel is required.

Must Haves
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and 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.

**NOTE**: 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.