Store Operations Lead

Lululemon Athletica; Illinois; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Development course offerings

Mentorship programs & leadership

Job summary

lululemon is seeking an Assistant Manager, Operations to lead store operations, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor relationships while ensuring a high-quality guest experience. You’ll manage payroll-related tasks and execute company-driven projects at the store level.

The role emphasizes inclusive leadership, team development, and adherence to policies to maintain a safe, efficient retail environment. Travel to assigned stores may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the store is located.
• Ability to travel to assigned store with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Store Manager’s Operations vision for the store and cascade to team members.
• Plan and prepare weekly team member schedule according to labor requirements, availability, and budget considerations.
• Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team, and guests.
• Review, monitor, and partner with Store Manager to manage the budget and other business data and metrics (e.g., P&L statement, expenses) and inform planning processes.
• Provide retail floor leadership to team members, including planning retail floor coverage and making decisions to maintain efficiency and effectiveness of retail floor operations.
• Support sell-through management by ensuring accuracy of inventory counts and coordinating labor hours to efficiently receive product deliveries.
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects, and initiatives (e.g., from the SSC).
• Understand and adhere to people safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and laws or regulations.

Skills

Inclusion & diversity

Integrity

Adaptability

Leadership

Collaboration

Decision making

Strategic thinking

Business acumen

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

lululemon is seeking an Assistant Manager, Operations to lead store operations, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor relationships while ensuring a high-quality guest experience. You’ll manage payroll-related tasks and execute company-driven projects at the store level.

The role emphasizes inclusive leadership, team development, and adherence to policies to maintain a safe, efficient retail environment. Travel to assigned stores may be required.