Sales and Operations Branch Manager

Namdhari's Punjabi Spice Restaurant; Nanaimo; On-site; USD 134,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative performance apparel company is seeking a Senior Manager for Wholesale Production to lead a dynamic team. This exciting role involves managing pre-production and bulk production for embellishments, collaborating with various departments, and driving continuous improvement in production metrics. With a focus on strategic sourcing and operational excellence, you will be instrumental in delivering seasonal product assortments that meet design, cost, and quality goals. Join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and teamwork, and offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Parenthood top-up

Development course offerings

People networks and mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the apparel industry, focusing on production and sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, and costing.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in production management and vendor analysis.
• Develop new embellishment techniques and maintain SOPs.

Skills

Apparel Industry Experience

Project Management

Analytic Skills

Strategic Thinking

Facilitation Skills

Independent Work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Senior Manager, Wholesale Production

Business Unit : Store Support Centre (SSC)

Who We Are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. We focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future, including creating an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for our people.

About This Team

This role is responsible for pre-production and bulk production management for all 3rd party embellishment for the wholesale / licensed partners business and Read & React (R&R) programs. Collaborates closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, Global Supply Chain, Planning, and Sales to deliver seasonal product assortments that meet product design, on-time delivery, cost, and quality goals.

A Day in the Life

Leads a team of 8-10 to…

• Analyze vendors' capabilities and capacity to allocate orders strategically.
• Develop new embellishment techniques to fulfill market trends.
• Build production Time and Action Calendar (T&A) per season.
• Track the status of INDC, development, buy ready, order placement, and production schedule.
• Lead costing negotiations and strategic sourcing efforts.
• Create and maintain SOPs to drive operational excellence.
• Establish the Wholesale Production team as a valued partner for Wholesale leadership.
• Lead and develop a team of 8-10 production leads / Sr. Leads and Analysts.

In addition to team management, the Senior Production Manager will be responsible for…

• Participating as a SME and production leader in key account initiatives.
• Setting and implementing key Production strategies.
• Driving continuous improvement in production performance metrics.
• Being a key member within the Wholesale Supply Chain leadership team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years apparel industry experience (preferably within Production and Sourcing).
• Strong knowledge of apparel construction, fabrics, trims, decoration techniques, and costing.
• Experience in wholesale business and campus/teams strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in project management with multiple functions.
• Strong analytic skills and strategic thinking.
• Facilitation and issue resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently within a team structure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Passion to learn new things and love to travel.

Must Haves

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness.
• Leads with courage.
• Fosters connection by putting people first.
• Integrates fun and joy in the workplace.

Additional Notes

Immigration support is potentially available for this role.

Compensation and Benefits Package

Typical hiring range for this position is from $134,100-176,000 annually. Permanent employees may be eligible for a competitive annual bonus program.

Other components of our total rewards offerings include:

• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Savings and retirement plan matching.
• Parenthood top-up.
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings.
• People networks and mentorship programs.

Workplace Arrangement

This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.