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 EMEA product team translates global product strategies into regionally relevant execution, we ensure we have the right assortment in the right place at the right time. Our aim is to fulfill our guests’ unmet needs, grow our brand and deliver on our long-term enterprise goals.

As the New Store Opening & Flagship Analyst, you oversee inventory management and movement for a specific portfolio of stores across EMEA. This team sets up inventory and owns inventory management for specific retail formats including flagships, 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 NSO projects in a way that maximizes sales opportunities while keeping brand standards, capacity, and visual merchandising in mind.

a day in the life: what you’ll do

· Ensuring our flagship locations are the best stores in EMEA every day

· Project Management & Analysis for streamlined NSO project types

· NSOs, Optimizations (Reno, Relo, Temp Space, Expansion) & Pop Up NSOs

· Forecast opening targets for all projects based on VBT, Sales Plans, Market nuances, etc

· Run reporting for team and cross-functional partners

· Manage assortment and inventory parameters via Anaplan & RMS to maintain depth replenishment, proper demand edits (FDOD)

· Regular business analysis on projects to ensure proper maintenance strategy

· Store set up in Anaplan (enabling/processing & lead times)

· Communicate and coordinate product activities for openings and optimizations with cross-functional partners such as Store Planning, Planning, Retail Operations, DC’s, 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 Store-to-Store Consolidation Analysis

Qualifications, skills & experience

· 2-5 years proven inventory management experience within a vertical retailer preferred

· Advanced knowledge of MS Excel

· Experience with SQL databases, MS Power Query, and a data visualization application like Power BI or Tableau is an asset

· Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated confidence in creating new solutions to new problems

· Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

· Strong attention to detail with the ability to design formulae that proactively validate outputs and reports

· Excellent team player as well as the ability to work independently.

· Self directed problem solver, proactive and resourceful

· Responsible, dependable and mature, with sound judgment

· Results oriented - strong sense of motivation

· Ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback.

must haves

· Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility.

· 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.

Role Classification

Your role is classified as Hybrid under our global SSC Hybrid Workplace Policy.

[Hybrid]

In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed at both the SSC office and home office every week