Store Planner

Who we are

lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.

About this team

As part of the product team, the Store Planning team is responsible for connecting the long-range product strategy to the planning of our stores. We work closely with our immediate cross-functional partners, Planning, Merchandising, Store Design, FP&A, Real Estate, Operations, and the stores to create the best experience for our guest. The Store Planner is a critical member of this team and is responsible for ensuring that the specific need of each individual store is met, and that merchandising and planning strategies are properly executed. Additionally, this individual will collaborate with partners on the process of planning new store projects by ensuring the long-range product road map is driving the new store and optimization strategy while maximizing productivity. Other responsibilities will include pre-season store planning, cluster and localization initiatives, reporting and responding to current business trends and supporting the business through ad hoc requests.

A Day in the Life
- Building accurate pre-season and in-season store plans which serves as a major component into our localization strategy
- Monitor and respond to in-season store performance trends
- Own and collaborate on individual new store projects with Real Estate, FP&A, Store Design, Visual merchandising, and Retail Ops by setting assortment strategies to help identify the size of the box as well as the fixture package needed for each location
- Partner with Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, and Planning to set buy targets through store clustering, ensuring the assortment for each season can fit into our stores, to achieve our sales plans and execute our localization strategy
- Setting opening inventory targets for New Store projects and partner with New Store Opening team to track performance of these and adjust as needed

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business, statistics or related field required
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in vertical retail
- This is an analytical role with lots of numbers, analytics, and systems - someone with a passion for each of these would thrive in this role.
- Strong communication skills & experience in working with multiple cross functional partners
- A passion for: lululemon products, data-driven insights, & Vancouver
- High proficiency in Excel

**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.

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:

- 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 Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy:
Hybrid

In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.

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