Manager, Global Merchandising

lululemon is located at Vancouver, BC. The company is currently looking for applications for the role of Manager, Global Merchandising – Women’s Lifestyle. We are seeking a self-disciplined individual with exceptional interpersonal skills. The chosen applicant will be required to join and begin their duties as soon as possible. The employer is offering a full-time position.

Employer Name: lululemon
Position: Manager, Global Merchandising – Women’s Lifestyle
Salary: $140,200 – 184,000 CAD annually
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Vancouver, BC

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Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for overseeing a team of Global Merchants reporting to the Manager, while inspiring, coaching, and guiding team members to develop their skills and deliver business priorities.
• The candidate will be responsible for supporting employee development plans and managing performance outcomes.
• The candidate must define class strategies based on a 2–3 year short-range strategy and sales plan targets.
• The candidate will be responsible for creating global seasonal merchandise strategies and roadmaps in partnership with Merchandise Directors, cross-functional product partners, and brand creative teams.
• The candidate will be responsible for briefing raw materials in partnership with the Merchandise Director.
• The candidate will be responsible for leading the team in building the architecture of the assortment in collaboration with Design and Product Development teams, delivering against seasonal KPIs.
• The candidate will be responsible for creating content for showbacks to the Chief Product Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, and Creative Director, including strategy, innovation, and investment direction.
• The candidate will be responsible for presenting seasonal merchandise direction, including roadmap, storytelling, campaign direction, product flow, and colour strategy to regional buyers and cross-functional partners.
• The candidate will be responsible for enrolling and aligning on class strategies with Design, Product Development, and Sourcing, including carryover, seasonal newness, franchise management, and slot investments.
• The candidate will be responsible for building strategic vision for franchises and managing product lifecycle planning.
• The candidate will be responsible for signing off on sketches, colour, and prototypes against product briefs and long-term category strategy.
• The candidate will be responsible for leading the team to gain in-depth consumer, competitive, and market insights.
• The candidate will be responsible for overseeing colour flow for global assortment to ensure clear, consistent, and profitable storytelling.
• The candidate will be responsible for ensuring seasonal KPIs and targets are met in partnership with Global Merchandise Planning.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must hold a BA, BSc, BBA, BComm, or equivalent degree.
• The candidate with a specialization in Retail Management will be considered an asset.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 8 years of experience, combining people management and merchandising responsibilities.
• The candidate must demonstrate proven ability to coach, mentor, and lead a team.
• The candidate must have understanding and experience working for a global brand.
• The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs, with advanced proficiency in Excel, and have experience with merchandising software; experience with Adobe Illustrator is preferred.
• The candidate must have strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret multiple data points across channels and market segments.
• The candidate must have financial acumen and understanding of retail math.
• The candidate must have the ability to balance analytical and creative tasks.
• The candidate must be able to interpret and apply financial insights on current business performance and leverage insights to guide future range plans.
• The candidate must have an acute eye for product and colour trends.
• The candidate must be aware of macro lifestyle and fashion trends and how they relate to the active and wellness industry.
• The candidate must have a strong understanding of the global marketplace, including major shifts in trend and activity.
• The candidate must be able to apply, interpret, and synthesize marketplace data to create global assortment strategies.
• The candidate must be able to enroll and clearly communicate vision, class strategy, and feedback to key partners.
• The candidate must have the ability to lead and influence creative partners.
• The candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present to senior leadership.
• The candidate must be able to multitask, pivot, prioritize competing tasks, and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• The candidate must be highly organized with a keen eye for detail.
• The candidate must be able to work independently to make sound business decisions.
• The candidate must acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for their actions and decisions.
• The candidate must possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously seek innovative ways to achieve strong results.
• The candidate must communicate with honesty and kindness while encouraging others to do the same.
• The candidate must lead with courage, recognizing that the possibility of greatness is greater than the fear of failure.
• The candidate must foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• The candidate must demonstrate a positive attitude and balance professionalism with a sense of fun and joy in the workplace.
• Immigration support may be available for this role.

Additional information

Work conditions

• The candidate will be required to support in-person collaboration and connection as an essential part of the company culture.
• The candidate will be required to perform work onsite for a minimum of 4 days per week.

Benefits

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