Global Trade Compliance Lead — Origin & FTAs

lululemon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 88,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

Mental health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Development courses

Mentorship programs

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Lead in Canada to ensure compliant and seamless trade practices across global markets. You will develop processes, maintain documentation, and support system enhancements while collaborating with multiple internal teams and external partners.

The role focuses on accurate origin determinations, FTA qualification, supplier documentation, and adherence to customs regulations, with a strong emphasis on process improvement and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years in Global Trade Compliance or related field within apparel/retail/manufacturing/brokerage.
• Expertise in origin determination, ROO, FTAs, and related customs regulations.
• Experience leading FTA qualification, supplier solicitation, validation, and recordkeeping.
• Experience developing SOPs, work instructions, and training materials.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret trade regulations and translate to business processes.
• Ability to guide and train team members and collaborate with cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Be the subject matter expert for origin determination and ROO; support program execution.
• Provide guidance to Trade Compliance Specialists and cross-functional partners.
• Lead FTA qualification, solicitation, validation, certification, and recordkeeping.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training materials.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Product Development, Materials, Logistics, and vendors on data collection and compliance.
• Support audits, self-assessments, regulatory inquiries, and KPI reporting.
• Support department-wide projects, new market initiatives, and supplier onboarding.

Skills

Global trade compliance

ROO & FTAs

SOPs & process docs

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

lululemon is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Lead in Canada to ensure compliant and seamless trade practices across global markets. You will develop processes, maintain documentation, and support system enhancements while collaborating with multiple internal teams and external partners.

The role focuses on accurate origin determinations, FTA qualification, supplier documentation, and adherence to customs regulations, with a strong emphasis on process improvement and audit readiness.