lululemon Supply Planning Lead - Category | Contract until June 2026

lululemon; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading athletic apparel company is seeking a Supply Planning Lead to optimize production according to demand. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in supply planning, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. This role emphasizes personal responsibility and fostering connections within a hybrid work environment. Competitive compensation includes a salary range of $81,500 to $107,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Development course offerings

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Supply Planning.
• Experience in related product roles.
• Ability to take personal responsibility and lead with courage.
• Strong communicator with an integrity-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support planning for allocated categories to meet demand forecasts.
• Work with cross-functional partners to communicate plans accurately.
• Manage day-to-day administration and reporting of categories.

Skills

Strong Analytical skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

MRP and ERP planning systems experience

Effective communication

Entrepreneurial spirit

Leadership

Job description

Description & Requirements

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 team are responsible for the seasonal planning of Lululemon's production requirements, translating the seasonal demand into a supply plan that best meets the business overall needs.

Core responsibilities

The Supply Planning Lead supports the planning for allocated categorie(s) to ensure Supply is balanced in the optimal way to meet demand forecast taking into account Capacity, Lead time and Raw Material availability. This role may work with cross functional partners – Key Partners being – Merch, Planners, Sourcing, LLO.

This role supports ensuring plans are communicated in a timely and accurate manner highlighting risk, opportunity and recommendations. This role is responsible for managing the day to day administration and reporting of the Categorie(s) plan.

Qualifications

• Strong Analytical skills
• Extensive experience collaborating with stakeholders to establish shared goals.
• Experience of working in related product role.
• Strong communicator
• You are confident in your strengths, always open to challenges and live with integrity.
• 5 Years experience in Supply Planning
• Previous experience in MRP and ERP planning systems preferred

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 $81,500 - $107,000; 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
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• 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. lululemon 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.