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31 Mar 2025

Temporary Senior Merchandiser

lululemon athletica –  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

about this team

The lululemon Liaison Office (LLO) team is dedicated to ensuring our products are produced of the highest quality, delivered when we need them, and manufactured with partners who share our commitment to elevating the world. Not only do we manage the production of great products, but we also build great relationships. Our merchandising teams work closely with vendor partners and internal teams to drive product excellence, manage costs, and build positive relationships cross-functionally.

 

a day in the life

  • Support and manage pre-bulk activities from costing to production (End to End)
  • Analyze costing submissions and validate cost breakdown. Negotiate costs to meet standards or like for like styles. Ensure vendor is adhering to costing
  • Input Costing data input and manage costing reports
  • Manage the BUY (order placement) and negotiate the best delivery with vendors
  • Analyze the capacity and capability of vendors to make sure they can deliver the quality products on time
  • Take the lead in resolving any potential and current issues with a cross-functional team to minimize the impact and manage on-time delivery
  • Manage production process – WIP, PO, and labelling
  • Work closely with our local and global quality teams to ensure that our social compliance and quality standards are adhered to, and goals are met, and communicate delivery statuses and issues to appropriate Lulu partners in a timely and concise manner
  • Manage the shipment booking and shipping process with vendors
  • Visit factories as required

 

qualifications 

  • Your ideal background: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Textiles or related fields
  • 7+ years’ experience in a similar role within merchandising environment
  • Strong knowledge of technical fabrics, garment construction and related machinery
  • Experience in working directly with global vendors
  • Able to do pre-costing
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, you possess amazing MS Excel skills! (V Lookup and Pivot Table knowledge essential)
  • Experience working on PLM and PO systems like Flex PLM and Tradestone
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 $81,500-107,000 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, 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

This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy:

Hybrid

In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 4 days per week.

Job Categories: Retail Jobs. Job Types: Temporary. Salaries: Depends on Experience.

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