Analyst, Store Inventory Control

Lululemon Athletica; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance apparel company in British Columbia is looking for an Inventory Control Analyst to manage inventory processes and ensure accuracy in their reporting systems. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical skills and experience in inventory management. This full-time role offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including health plans and career development support.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Development course offerings

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Experience in business operations related to inventory management.
• Proven ability to manage data with experience in inventory management.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze data sources to identify inventory inaccuracies.
• Advise retail partners on inventory processes and best practices.
• Manage financial inventory adjustments for retail channels.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

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

As part of the Finance team, we manage the integrity, controls, and reporting of lululemon’s global inventory. With over $1B in inventory across 800+ stores and 13 distribution centers, we work cross-functionally to produce accurate inventory information. Store Inventory Control ensures physical inventory matches our inventory system (RMS).

We conduct weekly inventory reviews, making necessary adjustments for accuracy and investigating operational breakdowns, including inbound receiving and outbound shipments. Given the multiple systems impacting inventory, we must understand how cross functional systems interact with RMS.

core responsibilities

Reporting to Store Inventory Control Manager, this role will review and analyze various data sources (RFID/WMS) to identify inaccuracies in our inventory system (RMS), advise our retail partners on best practices to address gaps on inventory processes, and adjust inventory position in RMS to support other systems with accurate replenishments to meet our sales and drive a better guest experience.

• Manage cross-functional relationships with Retail Technology, Inventory System, Finance, Retail Operations, Asset Protection, MP&A, and internal/external auditors
• Execute and review all financial inventory adjustments for retail channels
• Develop and improve procedures, and review and update procedure documents and policies
• Support day-to-day requests for data analysis such as decision support, KPI's and provide quality assurance on master data use

qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with experience in business operations related to inventory management
• Proven ability to manage data from concept through execution, with experience in inventory management being an asset
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines

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. Thetypical hiring range for this position is from$64,900 - $83,900annually; 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
• 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

Hybrid: 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 [e-mail] . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.