Manager, Strategic Sales Merchandise Planning

Lululemon Athletica; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in performance apparel seeks a Manager of Strategic Sales Merchandise Planning. This role involves leading sales forecasting, developing inventory strategies, and coaching a high-performance team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and analytical skills, along with a commitment to fostering a positive work environment.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in people management.
• 2 years department strategy experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual, quarterly, and monthly sales forecasting activities.
• Develop open-to-buy process to maximize sales.
• Coach and develop a high-performance team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem Solving

Education

College certificate or university degree

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 role:

The Manager Strategic Sales Merchandise Planning will lead in annual, quarterly, and monthly sales forecasting activities for Strategic Sales channel. Collaborate with Program Managers to identify sales risks and opportunities and provide recommendations. Spearhead the development of an open-to-buy process in order to maximize sales and optimize inventory. Oversee planners in creating and managing inventory by division and class. Synthesize weekly/monthly data to develop rich insights on findings and make recommendations to allow Program Manager to address risks and opportunities to support the financial goals.

a day in the life:

• Drive annual, seasonal and monthly sales plan and Open To Buy (OTB) for Strategic Sales Channel.
• Lead and present OTB plans monthly to leadership team while recapping business performance and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Work cross functionally with external and internal cross functional partners to align on forward looking strategy to delivery design intention and financial goal.
• Lead in the development and creation of pre-season assortment plans using historical and trend.
• Actively identifying roadblocks and calendar challenges to execute timely deliverable.
• Coach and develop a high-performance team, providing clear and actionable feedback.
• Execute business activities to drive financial results that maximize sales, profitability, and inventory productivity.
• Implement inventory plans that maximize partner demand for multiple categories, bringing-to-life the assortment strategies.

qualifications:

• College certificate or university degree is required.
• 3+ year’s experience in people management
• 2-year department strategy experience to support managing a 5 year roadmap.
• Experience and proven ability in coaching, mentoring and leading a team of direct reports.
• Proven ability to work with and lead a cross functional team
• Excellent team player as well as the ability to work independently.
• Effective communication skills (written & verbal) & extremely organized, thorough and able to prioritize.
• Detail orientated & analytical.
• Results oriented – strong sense of motivation
• Self directed problem solver, proactive and resourceful.

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.

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 teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this positionis from $129,600-$170,100 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)

Compensation and Benefits Package lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this positionis from $129,600-$170,100 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
• 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. 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: In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. 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 [e-mail] . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.