Global Merchandise Planner: Strategic Assortment & Demand

lululemon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a Global Merchandise Planner to drive financial architecture and global category plans. You will collaborate with Global Merchandising and Regional Planning to quantify shell plans and assortments, ensuring alignment with seasonal strategies and vendor allocations.

The role requires 5–8 years of planning experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong communication. On-site work is expected, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of planning experience or progressive financial analysis and reporting experience.
• Expert knowledge of Excel is required.
• Excellent team player with ability to work independently.
• Effective communication skills (written & verbal) and highly organized.
• Detail oriented and analytical; results driven.
• Self-directed problem solver, proactive and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Complete the financial architecture and global category plans by class, activity, franchise.
• Partner with Global Merchandising to support the Global Line Architecture.
• Quantify the seasonal assortment for line planning and vendor allocation.
• Prepare and update rolling 24-month demand plans monthly.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses as needed.
• Advise on the Seasonal Product Roadmap and Assortment Strategy.
• Provide analysis to support price architecture strategies.
• Create showbacks for the CPO with strategic investment direction.

Skills

Planning experience

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Independent worker

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Education

College certificate or University degree in Commerce or Business Administration

Job description

lululemon is seeking a Global Merchandise Planner to drive financial architecture and global category plans. You will collaborate with Global Merchandising and Regional Planning to quantify shell plans and assortments, ensuring alignment with seasonal strategies and vendor allocations.

The role requires 5–8 years of planning experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong communication. On-site work is expected, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and data-driven decision making.