Assistant Global Merchant - Strategic Sales | Contract until March 2027 (Vancouver)

Assistant Global Merchant - Strategic Sales | Contract until March 2027 (Vancouver)

09 Sep
|
Lululemon
|
Vancouver

09 Sep

Lululemon

Vancouver

Requirements

Description &

Requirements who we are lululemon is an cutting-edge 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 setting for our people.

About This Team The Merchandising team creates and executes transformative global product strategies that ensure we have the right assortment in the right place at the right time to fulfill our guests’ unmet needs to deepen our guest relationships, grow our brand and deliver on our long-term enterprise goals. We possess deep awareness and intuition of global marketplace dynamics and guest needs and use this knowledge to identify opportunities to maximize guest demand.

Core Responsibilities The Assistant Merchant Strategic Sales is ultimately responsible for the accurate and proficient data entry and maintenance of product information in various merchandising systems and tools that support the Strategic

Sales Buying team in all aspects of the buy process.

- Responsible for inputting, updating and maintaining data integrity across all merchandising systems and

Internal Files And Databases

- Complete/add regional inputs into global attributing database (incl. data scrub, cleanup)
- Review and validate seasonal POs in TSS
- Create manual seasonal and non-seasonal PRs in TSS
- Execute Seasonal product flow changes to In-Store Date and execute Ship Mode Changes
- Input PO Change requests into POC (PO Changes) file, liaise with LLO and approve vendor-initiated changes
- Creation and style management of AIF tool each season (season codes, in-store-dates, drop day, clustering

changes, in DC, etc.)




- Input chase request in Chase Ledger and communicate request to cross-functional partners
- Responsible for supporting with acquiring any TOP sample for meetings with account managers or key

accounts. Also securing and coordinating the shipment of fabric swatches to account managers with strategic sales coordinators
- Support Merchant/ Associate Merchant with content creation for IMBR, MBR, Weekly Business Review and

Quarterly Meltdown
- Own the retail validation process (review, validate and update retail prices) whenever needed and

validating the mainline weekly markdowns against strategic sales assortment.
- Provide support to the Merchandising team with day-to-day tasks
- Work closely with B2B team with preparations for drop days
- Support Merchant/ Associate Merchant with inventory questions from account managers and planning

Qualifications

- BA, BSc, BBA, BComm, (or equivalent), specialization in Retail or Merchandising Management an asset
- Retail experience preferred, Merchandising experience an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
- Financial acumen and understanding of retail math
- Acute eye for Product
- Proven ability building collaborative team relationship
- Strong communication skills- both written and verbal
- Ability to accurately and efficiently manage data entry
- Highly organized with a keen eye for the detail
- Ability to multi task and operate in a fast paced setting
- Willingness to travel (domestic and international) and work on the retail floor

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 team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $59,800 - 78,500 CAD 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 and 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
- Generous employee discount
- Fitness & yoga classes
- 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. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. workplace arrangement

Hybrid

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

📌 Assistant Global Merchant - Strategic Sales | Contract until March 2027 (Vancouver)
🏢 Lululemon
📍 Vancouver

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