Description & Requirements 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 are in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future and we strive to create an equitable, inclusive, and growth‑focused environment for our people.
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 are in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, we include creating an equitable, inclusive and growth‑focused environment 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, and at the right price, to serve global guests, 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 demand.




A day in the life The Global Merchandise Director is a seasoned product and market strategist who works with the SVP Merchandising to build the global Women’s strategies that grow our brand and deliver on our long‑term enterprise goals, and then ensures their team is supported to carry it through the Go‑To‑Market process and tasks. This person often works on exception‑based opportunities and issues in the business to resolve for the business and the function and is a representative of Women’s merchandising on critical topics. This requires that the Global Merchandise Director leads the team through the creation, management and execution of the global product line plan (for their categories) by effectively leading their teams in collaborative work and partnerships with the Regional Merchandising, Design, Brand/Marketing and Guest Experience teams. This person is responsible for the development and coaching of the managers to deliver product needs that reflect brand consistency and regional relevance to maximize profitability and sales across product classes, key items and channels.
Responsibilities
Responsible for overseeing a team of Global Merchandising Managers who report directly to the Director. They inspire, coach and guide their team members to develop their skills and deliver on business priorities.
Design and manage the global merchandising strategy for all product categories.




Responsible for the successful execution of a line plan of assigned product categories that deliver our design vision in addition to sales, gross margin and sales productivity goals across all channels.
Responsible for executing to drive the delivery of our omni‑channel product assortment and digital growth strategies.
Responsible for the product lifecycle and go‑to‑market process of assigned product categories through effective teamwork and partnership with all Product teams.
Lead the seasonal line planning process and style count in partnership with Design, Development and Planning for seasonal alignment.
Drive pricing architecture for the assigned product categories, collaborating with other Directors of Merchandising and Design to ensure consistency across the brand.
Collaborate closely with international buying teams to ensure that regional needs are incorporated into the global line plan and global roadmap comes to life in all regions.
Partner with all cross‑functional teams outside of Product including Global Brand & Community, Strategy, Operations Excellence, and Supply Chain teams to ensure the design vision is delivered to our guests.
Inform Design team (at key internal milestones) with strategic insight and identify additional product assortment or business growth opportunities.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in a merchant/buyer role, with 5 years management experience, including 1‑2 years as a Director or Senior Manager.
Understanding and experience in working for a Global Brand.
Vertical retail experience required. Omni channel experience highly desirable.
Aware of macro lifestyle and fashion trends and how this relates to the active and wellness industry.
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📌 Lululemon Director, Global Merchandising (Vancouver)
🏢 Lululemon
📍 Vancouver