Job Description

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

The Wholesale Operations team is dedicated to ensuring our products are produced of the highest quality, delivered when we need them, and manufactured with partners who share our commitment to elevating the world. Not only we manage the production of great products, also build great relationships with partners.

a day in the life

As a Production Lead, you have a desire for on-time delivery. You plan and manage production lead time to ship quality products on-time. You are an integral point of contact for lululemon and embellishment partners to meet internal and external guest needs.

• Report directly to Wholesale Operations Manager
• You are key contact of embellishment partners upon production in North America.
• Maintain close working relationships with embellishment partners and internal team to ensure the finished goods are delivered on time.
• Support embellishment partners on production capacity planning.
• Allocate orders to embellishment partners based on their capability and capacity.
• Build T&A per season and ensure T&A is updated by embellishment partners every week.
• Track blank Finished Goods in Distribution Centre receipt date which impact embellishment partners\' production plan.
• Schedule weekly meetings with embellishment partners for production status update.
• Support embellishment partners to resolve production issues.
• Collect invoice and packing list from embellishment partners; verify information and upload data to production tracker and share with cross functional partners.
• Process invoice from embellishment partners in system.
• You on-boarding and train new embellishment partners.
• Travel to production facilities in US is necessary

qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience; focused training in Apparel production, Textiles, Supply Chain or related fields
• 5 - 8+ years apparel industry experience (preferably within the production and quality department)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects collaborating with a variety of cross-functional partners
• Strong knowledge of decoration techniques (screen print, heat transfer, and embroidery) on technical fabrics is an asset
• Experience in Campus/Team business is a plus
• Proficiency in MS office (Excel/Word/Power Point/Outlook) and Smartsheet
• Self-motivated, passionate, empathetic, approachable
• High attention to detail, proactive, enjoy working with cross-functional partners with problem-solving abilities
• YOU are: goal-oriented, self-motivated, responsible, and passionate and love to have fun and sweat
• Ability to travel

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 doesn\'t take yourself too seriously.

Additional Notes
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

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Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. 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.

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