Senior Systems Analyst

Requirements
Description & Requirements
Senior System Analyst- Distribution-
Tech Design, Prod, Sourcing & Quality
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
The lululemon's Upstream Supply Chain Technology team enables lululemon's supply chain from raw materials to finished good production through innovative technology solutions. Our purpose is to empower the organization to drive innovation and deliver on its strategic vision that includes optimized sourcing & manufacturing processes, cultivating a responsible supply chain while ensuring superior product quality. We are a team that dares to innovate, support each other, elevate our partnerships and collaborate while having fun. We embrace the philosophies of Agile, DevOps, and SRE to accelerate our development process and provide the most enjoyable, inclusive, and supportive work environment possible. We believe our journey is more fun when it is collaborative, as we focus on the future instead of the past.

A Day In The Life
As a Senior Systems Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing efficiency and scalability in lululemon's upstream supply chain. You will focus on systems supporting supply planning, vendor allocation, purchasing models, and PO management, aligning our systems and processes with industry-leading practices. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in retail supply chain operations and technology, paired with a passion for delivering impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities
The Senior Systems Analyst analyzes technology systems and related processes to identify and design improvements. Coordinates with engineering/systems team to develop the most cost-effective solution on complex, high-impact efforts.

• Translate business requirements into clear functional and technical specifications.
• Define minimum feature sets, acceptance criteria, and lead UAT planning and execution.
• Analyze existing systems and recommend improvements to performance and scalability.
• Support strategic vendor allocation, Supply Planning and PO lifecycle management.
• Lead and participate in solution design discussions and impact assessments.
• Configure application components and support system implementation activities.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot cross-application issues.
• Applies in depth knowledge of applications to drive resolution of cross-application troubleshooting or problem-solving across teams and systems
• Document solutions and update technical specs based on testing outcomes.
• Partner with Product owners and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional needs.
• Support the deployment, availability, and operational readiness of applications.
• Champion data standards, governance, and best practices.
• Applies in depth knowledge of applications to drive resolution of cross-application troubleshooting or problem-solving across teams and systems
• Supports communication for application/system deployment
• Works to ensure application availability and SLAs for operational readiness
• Has keen sense of ownership with the ability to drive clarity in complex and ambiguous scenarios.
• Proficient with systems-thinking and able to articulate them to various groups across the organization.
• Provides technical oversight and guides teams to resolve complex and severe technical issues.
• Supports one or more moderately to complex business processes.
• Champions best practices around data standards, policies, and procedures.
• Serves as a team member, sometimes as a technical lead, sometimes as a business analyst.
• Leads end-to-end testing as a SME and supports business stakeholders during UAT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years as Systems or Business Analyst; 10+ years in IT;
• Experience creating technical specifications and documentation for large, complex projects
• Knowledge of various project lifecycle methodologies (waterfall, agile, etc.)
• Proven experience with application configuration
• Proven experience with system/application implementation
• Experience with SaaS implementation.
• Knowledge of SQL scripts for analysis and reporting (SQL).
• Experience working with supply chain platforms such as E2open, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, Oracle SCM or similar systems is required.
• Working experience with cloud platforms namely AWS.
• Agile work experience using automated technologies and tools including JIRA, ServiceNow, and PagerDuty.

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.

Compensation And Benefits Package
lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from  $123,500-$154,000,000   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, 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
• 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
In-person collaboration and office-based work is necessary and important for this role. Work is performed onsite, 4days a week, depending on role requirements.