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Job Title


Product Operations Lead | Vaughan Mills


Company : Lululemon Athletica


Location : Vaughan, Ontario


Created : 2026-05-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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. Job Summary The Product Operations Lead is part of the store leadership team responsible for executing the store product strategy, including product operations and inventory management. They lead inventory shifts, oversee backofhouse product operations, and ensure both the floor and BOH are stocked and wellorganized. The Product Operations Lead provides input to team member performance evaluations, assists with hiring decisions, and acts as Supervisor on Duty (SOD) while leading inventory shifts. When scheduled to work on the floor, the Product Operations Lead also delivers a worldclass guest experience. Core Responsibilities - Collaborate with store leadership to bring product strategy to life. - Proactively plan, prioritize, manage, and lead inventory processing and accuracy activities in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs). - Ensure execution of product actions such as pullbacks, consolidations, and repricing. - Engage team members in inventory management by creating a fun and productive atmosphere for the shift. - Monitor product levels and communicate findings to support sellthrough strategy and optimal product availability for the guest. - Review and interpret daily business data and metrics to inform actions, e.g., analyze product sellthrough data to provide recommendations to store leadership regarding product focus or pricing. - Participate in the stores hiring process, including recruitment, selection, hiring recommendations, onboarding, and training. - Address team member performance and support their ongoing learning and development by providing direct feedback, inthemoment recognition, coaching, demonstrations, and handson experiences. - Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by establishing supportive working relationships with team members. - When serving as Supervisor on Duty during store open hours, move dynamically and lead from the floor to ensure every guest receives technical product education and a worldclass guest experience. Job Requirements - Legally authorized to work in the country where the store is located. - Ability to travel to the assigned store with reliable transportation. Schedule / Availability - The work schedule can vary based on store needs. - Shifts are typically scheduled: mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. - In addition, during peak timeframes, special events, or other circumstances, the schedule may include early mornings or late nights/overnights for some team members. Experience - 1 year of work experience. - Some experience with inventory management, product or visual merchandising, stocking, or planning and logistics, including using business technology. - Some experience in leading, mentoring, delegating, or process implementation with others. Job Assets (Nice to Have) - Education: High school diploma/GED/equivalent, or above. - Experience related to retail, sales, distribution center, or warehouse operations; reviewing and interpreting business reports and metrics to inform action. - For experiential stores with food or beverage service only: Food safety and/or liquor service certification. What We Look For - Inclusion & Diversity: Creates/supports an inclusive environment that values and celebrates differences. - Integrity: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. - Adaptability/Agility: Navigates uncertainty and ambiguity, can change priorities in a fastpaced environment, and recovers quickly from setbacks. - Leadership: Is able and desires to lead and inspire others; motivates, empowers, develops, and directs people as they work. - Collaboration and Teamwork: Works productively with and supports others to achieve common goals; seeks connections, partnerships, and diverse perspectives. - Decision Making/Problem Solving: Identifies opportunities for improvement; evaluates alternatives and makes effective, timely decisions. - Planning and Organizing: Plans and organizes work in a clear and efficient manner to ensure completion in alignment with priorities. - Interactive Communication: Conveys information effectively and understands information shared while interacting with others. Work Context - Work involves moving through the store, sometimes in the front of the house with bright lights and loud music, and sometimes in the back of the house with no windows or natural light. - Work is accomplished as part of a team, sometimes independently, and sometimes using a computer or other technical devices. - Work may occasionally involve moving boxes weighing up to 30 lbs (13.6 kg) or using ladders to reach materials. - For experiential stores with food or beverage service only: Work may involve using industrial kitchen equipment and exposure to heat in order to prepare food or beverages. Compensation & Benefits Package Base Pay Range: $22.75 $26.17/hour, subject to minimum wage in the location Target Bonus: $2.00/hour Total Target Base Pay Range: $24.75 $28.17/hour Lululemons compensation offerings are grounded in a payforperformance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Employees in this position may be eligible for a competitive bonus program and equity offerings, subject to program eligibility requirements. We offer: - Extended health, dental, and mental health plans - Paid time off - Savings and retirement plan matching - Generous employee discount - Fitness & yoga classes - Parenthood topup - Extensive catalog of development course offerings - People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series Equal Employment Opportunity Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective. Lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at [email protected]. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request. The use of AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, DeepSeek, or any other AIassisted software, is strictly prohibited during the interview process. This includes AIgenerated responses, content creation, or any form of automated assistance in live interviews, case studies, technical assessments, or written submissions. Any use of AI during the interview process will result in immediate disqualification. Lululemon reserves the right to use AI detection tools to verify the authenticity of candidate responses. At lululemon, we are committed to privacy, integrity, transparency, and ethical hiring practices. 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