Associate Planner - Vancouver, Canada - Lululemon
Description
who we arelululemon 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
Reporting directly to the manager of merchandise planning, this position is responsible for strategic execution of category inventory flow, including optimization of inventory supply quantification & deployment to maximize potential of guest demand.
A day in the life:
- Drives strategic execution of inventory flow through establishment & adjustment of inventory parameters to impact replenishment and allocation activities.
- Leverages systems, tools, and data to optimize inventory investments across store locations, distribution centers, and ecommerce channels.
- Analyzes historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities to business and recommends strategies to achieve financial goals.
- Executes planning, reporting, analysis/decision support under the direction of a manager or planner
- Executes detailed analysis to drive category performance
- Develop sales projections and inventory flow for key items
- Recommends seasonal merchandise flow strategies that maximize sales and guest experience
- Drive financial results that maximize sales, inventory and bottom line profitability
- Prepare and participate in Merchandise Review meetings
- Provide support to Merchandising to actively manage product assortment throughout the season (inventory, MDs, etc.)
- Exhibit initiative to look beyond the everyday business to look for opportunities to maximize sales potential
Nice to haves:
- College certificate or University degree is an asset
- 13 years merchandise planning experience an asset
- Previous experience with merchandise and planning systems.
- Strong proficiency in Excel is required.
- Excellent team player as well as the ability to work independently.
- Effective communication skills (written & verbal)
- Extremely organized, thorough and able to prioritize
- Detail orientated
- Strong ability to see the merchandise vision and translate the vision into viable plans.
- Results oriented strong sense of motivation
- Self directed problem solver, proactive and resourceful
- Responsible, dependable and mature, with sound judgment
- Capable of effective multiple demand management from a variety of sources and adapts well to change.
- Ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback.
Must haves:
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously.
Immigration support is potentially available for this role.
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