Global Trade Compliance Lead

Lululemon Athletica Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Development courses

Mentorship programs

Job summary

lululemon Athletica Inc. is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Lead to oversee origin determination, ROO, FTAs, and related customs requirements. You will partner with Sourcing, Product Development, and Logistics to build scalable processes and ensure audit-ready documentation.

This in-person role at our SSC requires 5–8+ years in trade compliance, strong analytical capabilities, and experience coaching specialists and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years in Global Trade Compliance or related field.
• Expertise in ROO, FTAs, and customs regulations.
• Experience leading FTA qualification and recordkeeping processes.
• Experience developing SOPs, training materials, and controls.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Lead origin determination, ROO, FTAs, and related customs requirements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and documentation to sustain compliance.
• Coach Trade Compliance Specialists and collaborate with cross-functional partners.
• Lead FTA qualification, supplier engagement, validation, and recordkeeping.
• Support trade compliance audits, self-assessments, and KPI reporting.
• Contribute to program improvements across origin, classification, and customs compliance.

Skills

Trade compliance

Origin determination

FTAs & ROO

SOP development

Cross-functional work

Excel/PPT

Tools

MS Office

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

The Global Trade Compliance team is a vital pillar within lululemon’s supply chain, dedicated to upholding and enforcing compliance with international trade laws and regulations. With a primary mission of ensuring that trade activities align with established standards, this team plays a central role in upholding lululemon's commitment to compliant and seamless trade practices.

core responsibilities

As the Global Trade Compliance Lead,you will serve as the subject matter expert for origin determination and preferential trade programs, supporting the execution and continuous improvement of lululemon's global trade compliance initiatives. Working closely with the Global Trade Compliance Manager, you will help operationalize strategic program objectives by developing processes, maintaining documentation, supporting system enhancements, and providing technical guidance to Trade Compliance Specialists and cross-functional business partners.

You will play a key role in ensuring accurate origin determinations, FTA qualification, supplier documentation collection, and compliance with applicable customs regulations. Through strong collaboration with teams across Sourcing, Product Development, Materials, Logistics, Technology, and external partners, you will:

• Help build scalable processes, improve operational efficiency, and support compliance across global markets.
• Act as the subject matter expert for origin determination, Rules of Origin (ROO), Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and related customs requirements, supporting the execution of global origin and trade compliance programs.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and day-to-day support to Trade Compliance Specialists, ensuring consistent execution of origin, FTA, and customs compliance activities.
• Lead FTA qualification, solicitation, validation, certification, and recordkeeping activities, partnering with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain compliant and audit-ready documentation.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve SOPs, work instructions, process documentation, training materials, and operational controls to enhance compliance, efficiency, and consistency.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Product Development, Materials, Vendor Management, and other business partners to support origin data collection, FTA qualification, and trade compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support trade compliance audits, self-assessments, regulatory inquiries, and KPI reporting by ensuring documentation, controls, and processes remain accurate, effective, and audit-ready.
• Serve as a collaborative resource across Global Trade Compliance programs, including origin, FTA, classification, customs compliance, and trade operations. Support department-wide projects, operational workflows, audits, training, new market initiatives, supplier onboarding, regulatory changes, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure effective execution of team and business objectives.

qualifications

• 5-8+ years of experience in Global Trade Compliance, Customs Compliance, International Trade, or a related field, preferably within the apparel, retail, manufacturing, consulting, or brokerage sectors.
• Demonstrated expertise in preferential and non-preferential origin determination, Rules of Origin (ROO), Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and related customs regulations.
• Proven experience leading FTA qualification, supplier solicitation, validation, certification, and recordkeeping processes to support compliance and duty optimization objectives.
• Experience developing and maintaining SOPs, work instructions, process documentation, training materials, and operational controls to drive consistency and compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex trade regulations and translate requirements into practical business processes.
• Proven ability to provide technical guidance, training and support to team members while effectively collaborating with cross‑functional stakeholders and external partners.
• Excellent organizational, project management and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

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 inCanadais 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 $88,200 - $115,800 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

This role is classified as in-person under our SSC Workplace Policy:

• In-person collaboration and/or office-based work is necessary or important for the role. Work is mainly performed onsite, 4-5 days per week depending on role requirements.

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