Merchandising and Planning Operations Specialist Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC) Merchandising and Planning Operations Specialist 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.

The Merchandising and Planning Operations team is responsible for optimizing Merchandising and Planning workflows and managing timelines and deliverables for Merchandising and Planning teams. They are an expert in the go-to-market process, remove operational roadblocks and make decisions to support the Merchandising and Planning teams in reaching their GTM milestones. Through their work, they unlock merchandising and planning capacity and enable teams to thrive and focus on merchandising and planning endeavors.

Coordinate cross-functional merchandising and planning workstreams by tracking actions, timelines, and key milestones. Support alignment across Merchandising, Planning, Product, Design, Brand, and Enterprise partners through effective communication and follow-through. Help identify dependencies and elevate risks to support successful execution of deliverables.

Build and maintain frameworks for Merchandising seasonal tools that enable visibility and consistency across functions, divisions, and regions. Maintain seasonal tools in support of Mandatory Buy execution.

Mandatory Buy Management Maintain Mandatory

Buy files and ensure current versions are housed in the appropriate GTM SharePoint locations. Validate data for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and partner with stakeholders to support resolution. Format and organize reporting outputs to enable efficient business analysis. Build and maintain Reprice Master List templates that support a clear source of truth throughout project phases. Organize project documentation and SharePoint folders across phases and fiscal years.

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Management & Critical Path Management Track upcoming deliverables and key milestones for the Merchandising and Planning Operations team. Monitor progress and provide status updates to help ensure deliverables remain on track.

Process

Excellence & Continuous Improvement Document and maintain merchandising and planning operational processes. Support process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, visibility, and consistency across workflows. Assist with implementation and adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working.

Help identify operational challenges and elevate issues as appropriate. Provide support for emerging operational priorities, process improvements, and strategic initiatives within Merchandising and Planning Operations. 2+ years of experience in Retail, Buying, Product Merchandising, Planning, Operations, or a related field. ~ Understanding of merchandising, planning, and product creation processes. ~ Understanding of the go-to-market process and calendar. ~ Proficient in Microsoft Office, Miro, and Smartsheet; advanced Excel skills are considered an asset. ~ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. ~ Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life. Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. 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 and , subject to program eligibility requirements.



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 Savings and retirement plan matching People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few) The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. 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 chance 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 [email protected] use of AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, DeepSeek, or any other AI-assisted software, is strictly prohibited during the interview process.

This includes AI-generated responses, content creation, or any form of automated assistance in live interviews, case studies, technical assessments, or written submissions. Any use of AI during the interview process will result in immediate disqualification. lululemon reserves the right to use AI detection tools to verify the authenticity of candidate responses. #

📌 Merchandising and Planning Operations Specialist (Vancouver)
🏢 lululemon athletica
📍 Vancouver