Associate Planner

Lululemon Athletica; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Parenthood top-up

Development courses

Mentorship programs

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a Merchandise Planner to drive inventory flow and optimize replenishment across stores, DCs and e‑commerce in Canada. You will analyze trends, develop sales projections, and collaborate with merchandising and operations to maximize guest demand and profitability.

We value detail orientation, Excel mastery, and the ability to translate the merchandise vision into actionable plans while balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• College certificate or University degree is required.
• 1–3 years merchandise planning experience.
• Previous experience with merchandise and planning systems.
• Expert knowledge of Excel is required.
• Strong team player with independence and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drives strategic execution of inventory flow and replenishment.
• Leverages systems, data and tools to optimize inventory across stores, DCs and e‑commerce.
• Analyzes historical data and trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Performs planning, reporting, and analysis under supervision.
• Produces detailed analyses to drive category performance.
• Develops sales projections and inventory flow for key items.
• Recommends seasonal merchandise flow strategies to maximize sales.
• Drives financial results for sales, inventory and profitability.
• Participates in Merchandise Review meetings.
• Supports merchandising to manage assortment through season.

Skills

Excel

Team player

Organized

Detail oriented

Merchandise vision translation

Problem solver

Proactive

Education

College certificate or University degree

Tools

Merchandise planning systems

Job description

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 merchandise planning, this position is responsible for strategic execution of category inventory flow, including optimization of inventory supply quantification & deployment to maximize potential of guest demand.

Teamwork and clear communication are essential. You are an essential part of the cross functional team collaborating with merchandising, store operations and DC network planning. You have razor sharp attention to detail but also able to think big picture.

core responsibilities

• Drives strategic execution of inventory flow through establishment & adjustment of inventory parameters to impact replenishment and allocation activities.
• Leverages systems, tools, and data to optimize inventory investments across store locations, distribution centers, and e-commerce channels.
• Analyzes historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities to business and recommends strategies to achieve financial goals.
• Executes planning, reporting, analysis/decision support under the direction of a manager or planner
• Executes detailed analysis to drive category performance
• Develop sales projections and inventory flow for key items
• Recommends seasonal merchandise flow strategies that maximize sales and guest experience
• Drive financial results that maximize sales, inventory and bottom line profitability
• Prepare and participate in Merchandise Review meetings
• Provide support to Merchandising to actively manage product assortment throughout the season (inventory, MDs, etc.)
• Exhibit initiative to look beyond the everyday business to look for opportunities to maximize sales potential

qualifications

• College certificate or University degree is required
• 1-3 years merchandise planning experience
• Previous experience with merchandise and planning systems.
• Expert knowledge of Excel is required.
• Excellent team player as well as the ability to work independently.
• Extremely organized, thorough and able to prioritize
• Detail orientated
• Strong ability to see the merchandise vision and translate the vision into viable plans.
• Results oriented – strong sense of motivation
• Self directed problem solver, proactive and resourceful
• Responsible, dependable and mature, with sound judgment
• Capable of effective multiple demand management from a variety of sources and adapts well to change.
• Ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback.

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 positionis from $80,800-$106,100 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
• 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.