Analyst, Planning - Vancouver, Canada - Lululemon

Lululemon

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

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.

As an Analyst, Planning and Inventory Management - NSO's & Agile Retail, you oversee inventory management and movement for a specific portfolio of stores across North America.

The NSOAR team sets up the assortment and owns inventory management for new stores and agile formats including experiential stores, new stores, renovation/relocations, conversions, pop ups and other test and learn concepts.

You bring an analytical product perspective into cross-functional work streams, managing inventory needs for NSOAR projects in a way that maximizes sales opportunities while keeping brand standards, capacity, and visual merchandising in mind.

a day in the life:

Project Management & Analysis for streamlined NSOAR project types.
New Store Openings, Optimizations (Renovations, Relocations, Temporary Space, Expansions) & Pop Up NSOs
Oversee inventory management across AREA of ownership for all projects in portfolio.
Forecast opening targets for all projects based on VBT, Sales Plans, Market nuances, etc.
Run reporting for team and crossfunctional partners.
Manage assortment and inventory parameters via Anaplan & RMS to maintain depth replenishment, proper demand edits.
Regular business analysis on projects to ensure proper maintenance strategy.
Store set up in Anaplan
Communicate and coordinate product activities for openings and optimizations with crossfunctional partners such as Store Planning, Planning, Retail Operations, DC's, Store Development and Logistics
Set up Core and seasonal inventory with the appropriate mix based on sales contribution, destination/fixture capacities, minimum presentations, and inclusive sizing.
Support with StoretoStore Consolidation Analysis
Other adhoc tasks and projects based on needs of the business.

qualifications:

13 years previous experience in a related field (planning, analytics, forecasting, inventory management)
Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, data analysis or equivalent experience in a similar role
Strong attention to detail with the ability to design formulae that proactively validate outputs and reports
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Analytical and problemsolving skills, with a demonstrated confidence in creating new solutions to new problems
Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI etc)
This is an analytical role with lots of numbers, analytics, and systems someone with a passion for these would thrive

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.