Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

Description & Requirements

who we are

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. 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 environment for our people.

about this team

The Global Trade Compliance team is a vital pillar within lululemon’s supply chain, dedicated to upholding and enforcing compliance with international trade laws and regulations. With a primary mission of ensuring that trade activities align with established standards, this team plays a central role in upholding lululemon's commitment to compliant and seamless trade practices.

core responsibilities

As the Global Trade Compliance Lead, you will serve as the subject matter expert for origin determination and preferential trade programs, supporting the execution and continuous improvement of lululemon's global trade compliance initiatives. Working closely with the Global Trade Compliance Manager, you will help operationalize strategic program objectives by developing processes, maintaining documentation, supporting system enhancements, and providing technical guidance to Trade Compliance Specialists and cross-functional business partners.





You will play a key role in ensuring accurate origin determinations, FTA qualification, supplier documentation collection, and compliance with applicable customs regulations. Through strong collaboration with teams across Sourcing, Product Development, Materials, Logistics, Technology, and external partners, you will:

- Help build scalable processes, improve operational efficiency, and support compliance across global markets.
- Act as the subject matter expert for origin determination, Rules of Origin (ROO), Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and related customs requirements, supporting the execution of global origin and trade compliance programs.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and day-to-day support to Trade Compliance Specialists, ensuring consistent execution of origin, FTA, and customs compliance activities.
- Lead FTA qualification, solicitation, validation, certification, and recordkeeping activities, partnering with suppliers and internal stakeholders to maintain compliant and audit-ready documentation.
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve SOPs, work instructions, process documentation, training materials, and operational controls to enhance compliance, efficiency, and consistency.
- Collaborate with Sourcing, Product Development, Materials, Vendor Management, and other business partners to support origin data collection, FTA qualification,



and trade compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
- Support trade compliance audits, self-assessments, regulatory inquiries, and KPI reporting by ensuring documentation, controls, and processes remain accurate, effective, and audit-ready.
- Serve as a cooperative resource across Global Trade Compliance programs, including origin, FTA, classification, customs compliance, and trade operations. Support department-wide projects, operational workflows, audits, training, new market initiatives, supplier onboarding, regulatory changes, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure effective execution of team and business objectives.

qualifications

- 5-8+ years of experience in Global Trade Compliance, Customs Compliance, International Trade, or a related field, preferably within the apparel, retail, manufacturing, consulting, or brokerage sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in preferential and non-preferential origin determination, Rules of Origin (ROO), Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and related customs regulations.
- Proven experience leading FTA qualification, supplier solicitation, validation, certification, and recordkeeping processes to support compliance and duty optimization objectives.
- Experience developing and maintaining SOPs, work instructions, process documentation, training materials, and operational controls to drive consistency and compliance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex trade regulations and translate requirements into practical business processes.
- Proven ability to provide technical guidance, training, and support to team members while effectively collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and

📌 Global Trade Compliance Lead (Vancouver)
🏢 Lululemon
📍 Vancouver