Assistant Buyer, Women's Bottoms

Description & Requirements

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

Reporting to the Senior Buyer/Buying Manager, Regional Merchandising, the Assistant Buyer will be accountable for item creation, purchase order maintenance, on-order tracking and management, accurate data entry and maintenance in various systems in relation to regional merchandise management. This person will support the regional buying team to deliver right product, right stores, right time and offers a great opportunity for the candidate to grow within the merchandising function.

A day in the life:

• support the regional buying team to execute the seasonal buying strategies that achieve sales, gross margin and inventory productivity goals through all channels (stores, ecommerce, strategic sales, & showrooms).
• execute purchase order management, price management, item creation, on-order reporting and product flow reporting
• assist the regional buying team in managing the regional line plan including flow, weekly stories, cancellations and shifts in the business.
• proactively collaborate with cross-functional partners including planning, allocations, production, catalogue, digital, visual merchandising and logistics, to gather key information that support merchandising decisions
• support role to the buying team including ad-hoc reporting, market research and other miscellaneous projects as needed

Qualifications:

• bachelor's degree (Business, commerce or fashion merchandising preferred)
• merchandise management/buying experience in retail business highly desirable
• strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret multiple data points across numerous channels and market segments
• excellent sense of style and color trends athletically minded
• excellent communication skills - interpersonal, written and verbal
• entrepreneurship - a willingness to learn and make decisions and take calculated risks
• focus on creating an extraordinary guest experience, organizational and time management skills
• strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• self-awareness, with a desire for constant self-improvement (goal -oriented)

Must haves:

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
• 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.

Beyond the Paycheck (Benefits & Perks)

At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person - body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.

Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

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