Assistant Global Merchant
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company focused on creating transformational products and experiences for athletic pursuits. The Assistant Global Merchant is responsible for accurate data entry and maintenance of product information, supporting the Merchandising team in executing global product strategies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, validate and input slot/style information in global line plan
- Ensure that relevant style attributes are entered and are consistent with the most recent attribute definitions
- Analyze, validate and input slot/style information in global line plan for non-seasonal style additions (chase, Fast Turn, etc.)
- Ensure that relevant style attributes are entered and are consistent with the most recent attribute definitions for non-seasonal style additions (chase, Fast Turn, etc.)
- Analyze, validate and update the style-colour assortment visual flow based on Colour Flow Milestone
- Ownership of sample management including: inventory management, shipping of samples and organization of samples
- Input into seasonal change tracker (style-colour assortment)
- Communicate added (pullthrough) and dropped styles back to PD/Design
- Continuously monitor regional selling results and connect with regional teams to understand global product and financial performance
- Support team with global market and guest insight research
- Support Global Merchant and Senior Merchant on content creation for key go to market gates
- Provide support to the Merchandising team with day-to-day tasks
Skills
- BA, BSc, BBA, BComm, (or equivalent), specialization in Retail or Merchandising Management an asset
- Retail experience preferred, Merchandising experience an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs
- Financial acumen and understanding of retail math
- Acute eye for Product
- Proven ability building collaborative team relationship
- Strong communication skills- both written and verbal
- Ability to accurately and efficiently manage data entry
- Highly organized with a keen eye for the detail
- Ability to multi task and operate in a fast paced environment
- Willingness to travel (domestic and international) and work on the retail floor
Benefits
- Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
- Paid time off
- Savings and retirement plan matching
- Generous employee discount
- Fitness & yoga classes
- Parenthood top-up
- Extensive catalog of development course offerings
- People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
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