Associate Product Manager Merchandise Planning Systems

lululemon; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance apparel company seeks an Associate Product Manager to support their Product Creation, Merchandising & Planning teams. This role focuses on developing product specifications, engaging in user testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 0-2 years experience in retail or operations. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid work arrangement in Vancouver. Additional benefits include health plans, paid time off, and employee discounts.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Qualifications

• 0-2 years minimum work experience in a related discipline – Retail, Supply Chain, or Operations.
• Ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively.
• Proactive and resourceful problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Help to develop detailed specifications for the product features for the development teams.
• Engage in User Acceptance Testing of new features.
• Work with the product team to gather requirements for upcoming features.

Skills

Intellectual curiosity

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, information technology or a related field

Job description

Overview

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.

Requirements

About This Team

This function supports our internal Product Creation, Merchandising & Planning teams in creating & optimizing system workflows to enable their business processes. We work to unlock new business capabilities ultimately helping lululemon live into our global growth strategies.

A day in the life of an Associate Product Manager

Delivery & Execution

• Help to develop detailed specifications for the product features so they are clearly understood by the development teams
• Engage in User Acceptance Testing of new features and functionality
• Help to create and deliver content for end user training
• Learn and follow principles of agile development

Collaboration & Communication

• Work with the product team to gather requirements for upcoming feature development
• Conduct end user interviews to gather feedback and propose future enhancements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, information technology or a related field
• 0-2 years minimum work experience in a related discipline – Retail, Supply Chain, or Operations
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to learn quickly
• Interest in working collaboratively and building relationships with cross functional partners
• Effective communication, and presentation skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Self-directed problem solver, proactive and resourceful

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 team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $84,900 - $111,400 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.

Benefits

• 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

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.