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Associate Global Merchant - Women's (18 month contract) Join to apply for the Associate Global Merchant - Women's (18 month contract) role at lululemon. 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 were 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 Merchandising team creates and executes transformative global product strategies that ensure we have the right assortment in the right place at the right time to fulfil our guests unmet needs, deepen our guest relationships, grow our brand, and deliver on our longterm enterprise goals. We possess deep awareness and intuition of global marketplace dynamics and regional guest needs and use this knowledge to identify opportunities to maximise guest demand. Core Responsibilities Leads the successful creation, execution and maintenance of a line plan for assigned product categories, delivering to target. With guidance from their Manager deliver profitable assortments driving IMU and cost goals needed to meet and exceed targets. Participate in creating a team culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Action, building a sense of belonging for all team members. With guidance from their Manager, proactively gathers, analyses and drives insight from the global competitive landscape, global/regional teams and crossfunctional partners across all channels for preseason planning and hindsight, along with guest insights through reporting and testing. Manage colour and concept strategy, execution and flow each season to deliver cohesive assortments across Seasonal and Core offer. Create and present global product vision and communicate seasonal assortment strategies quarterly to all regional partners. Ensure accurate data entry and maintenance in related systems and tools. Engage with key crossfunctional partners (POD meetings, fittings, risk review, opacity, etc.) to ensure commercialization of product that is in line with global merchandising direction. Continuously monitor regional selling results and connect with regional teams to understand global product and financial performance. Qualifications BA, BSc, BBA, BComm (or equivalent), specialization in Retail or Merchandising Management an asset. Minimum two years of Merchandising or Regional Buying experience preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Office Program and mastery in excel, preferred experience in PO and Price Management software. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret multiple data points across numerous channels and market segments. Strong understanding of retail mathematics and open to buy. Ability to balance analytical and creative tasks. Strong understanding of seasontoseason business performance. Preliminary understanding of business drivers based on key financial indicators, in order to make recommendations to maximise business opportunities, with guidance from Manager and Senior Team Members. Acute eye for product and colour trends. Aware of macro lifestyle and fashion trends and how this relates to the active and wellness industry. Ability to enrol, lead and influence key crossfunctional partners. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and demonstrative ability to present to peers and leaders. Ability to accurately and efficiently manage data entry and highly organised with a keen eye for detail. Ability to multitask and operate in a fastpaced environment. Willingness to travel (domestic and international) and work on the retail floor. 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 doesnt take yourself too seriously. Additional Notes Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role. Compensation And Benefits Package lululemons compensation offerings are grounded in a payforperformance philosophy that recognises exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $74,700 98,100 CAD annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on jobrelated 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 programme and subject to programme 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. Recognising 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 topup Extensive catalogue of development course offerings People networks, mentorship programmes, and leadership series (to name a few) Note: The incentive programmes, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programmes, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice. Workplace Arrangement Hybrid. Inperson collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Fulltime Job function Sales and Business Development Industries Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr