Planner, Global Planning | Contract until September 2027

Lululemon Athletica; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Mental health plans

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Career development

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a Planner, Global Planning to drive weekly, monthly and quarterly sales planning and analytics, collaborating with Merchandising, FP&A, Sourcing, Strategy and Product Ops to align revenue, inventory and margin goals in Canada.

You will lead cross-functional meetings such as QBR and Open-to-Buy, elevate existing Global Sales reports, and perform ad hoc analyses to uncover product trends.

Qualifications

• College certificate or University degree in Commerce or Business Administration.
• 3-5 years of planning, or equivalent financial analysis and reporting experience.
• Expert knowledge of Excel is required.
• Excellent teamwork and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive weekly, monthly and quarterly Global Sales planning and analytics with a global perspective for the Planning team and cross-functional partners.
• Lead cross-functional meetings, including Quarterly Business Review, Topline Open-to-Buy, and Buy Kick Off and Sign Off.
• Elevate existing Global Sales reports and tools used by the Global Planning team.
• Complete ad hoc analyses as necessary to dig into product trends.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Commerce or Business Administration 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 team

Global Planning supports the Planning & Allocation function by being the financial stewards of the Product area. Our team has the eagle-eye view of all planning for lululemon. We work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Mainline Planning, FP&A, Sourcing, Strategy, and Product Ops, to provide a company-level view of our growth plans as it relates to Sales, Inventory, and Margin

core responsibilities

The Planner, Global Planning is accountable for driving Global Planning objectives forward through sales planning and analytics, from Topline revenue trends to detailed sales buckets (Regular Price & Markdowns) and Product Level attributes. This person is a leader who drives understanding through stakeholder influence, partnership, investigation and digging into the unknown, enabling focus and growth of our company revenue goals.

• Drive weekly, monthly and quarterly Global Sales planning and analytics, providing guidance, and global point of view, to share within Planning and cross functionally
• Key contributor to cross-functional meetings, including Quarterly Business Review, Topline Open-to-Buy, and Buy Kick Off and Sign Off
• Elevate existing Global Sales reports and tools used as a resource for the Global Planning team
• Complete ad hoc analysis as necessary to dive into product trends

qualifications

• College certificate or University degree is required, preferably in Commerce or Business Administration
• 3-5 Years of Planning experience or progressive financial analysis and reporting experience
• Expert knowledge of Excel is required
• 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
• Capable of effective multiple demand management from a variety of sources and adapts well to change.
• Ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback

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 teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this positionis from $104,600-$137,300 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. lululemon reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

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 at [e-mail] .
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