Global Merchandising Assistant - Strategic Sales

Lululemon Athletica; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive base pay (CAD)

Annual bonus potential

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Development courses

Mentorship programs

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

lululemon is hiring an Assistant Global Merchant - Strategic Sales on a contract basis until March 2027. Hybrid work arrangement with Canada-based duties, including data maintenance and seasonal product flow coordination.

The role supports with merchandising content for IMBR/MBR and weekly business reviews, while partnering with account managers and the B2B team for drop days and inventory questions. This position requires travel and strong data skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with specialization in Retail or Merchandising Management is an asset.
• Retail experience is preferred; merchandising experience is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Financial acumen and understanding of retail math.
• Acute eye for product and trends.
• Proven ability to build collaborative team relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently manage data entry.

Responsibilities

• Input, update and maintain data integrity across merchandising systems and databases.
• Enter regional inputs into global attributing database and perform data cleanup.
• Review and validate seasonal POs in TSS and create manual PRs.
• Execute seasonal product flow changes and ship mode changes as needed.
• Input PO change requests and coordinate with internal teams on changes.
• Create and manage AIF tool season codes and in-store-date clustering changes.
• Coordinate chase requests and liaise with cross-functional partners.
• Support with TOP sample acquisitions and fabric swatch shipments.

Skills

Communication skills

Retail math

Product sense

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Time management

Travel willingness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent with Retail/Merchandising focus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

lululemon is hiring an Assistant Global Merchant - Strategic Sales on a contract basis until March 2027. Hybrid work arrangement with Canada-based duties, including data maintenance and seasonal product flow coordination.

The role supports with merchandising content for IMBR/MBR and weekly business reviews, while partnering with account managers and the B2B team for drop days and inventory questions. This position requires travel and strong data skills.