Requirements
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
Inbound Logistics (IBL) manages global shipments from over 20 countries into distribution centers (DC’s) in 7 countries and growing every year. The team is responsible for all aspects of inbound logistic operation management from time of booking of the goods by lululemon’s Finished Goods Vendors globally to arrival of goods at global DC’s.
Team is located across the globe in Asia and North America. The team is directly responsible for the cost control, on-time performance and network planning and forecasting for all 500 (+) global inbound lanes. The inbound logistics team is driven to achieve revenue goals, hit strategic initiatives timeline rollouts, dedicated to lululemon core values and loves to have fun.
If you’re a logistics expert who wants to be part of a team that makes a difference, is respected and is capable of driving change within the industry and within an organization this is the team for you.
Core Responsibilities
- Role reports into the Sr. Director of Inbound Logistics and is crucial in the overall success of lululemon.
- Key objective is to be responsible for overall on-time performance of lululemon’s inbound shipments to all global DC’s.
- Responsible for all aspects of on-time performance to the global DC’s. Including meeting on-time delivery to DC’s, milestone management, OS&D and claim management, managing inbound team, both at physical location of manager as well as assigned team members located at other global DC’s and offices.
- Partner heavily with inbound logistic peers globally.
- This position requires proven people management skills and the capability to mentor and lead. Must be flexible and capable of managing a global team and deal with muti time zones, complex holiday calendars and be capable of deploying resources to manage the complexity of a true global organization. This is not a 9 - 5 job, however, if you’re looking for a true opportunity to grow a global organization with all said complexity it’s a great challenge.
- Partners closely with all steps of the request for proposal (RFP) contract negotiation exercises in collaboration with key internal stakeholders. Which includes, in partnership with the Sr. Director of Inbound Logistics, determining LSP invite list for the annual request for information (RFI) exercise. Based on key metrics and results from the RFP this role will assist in determining and rolling out the lane allocation of freight volume to LSP’s.
- Responsible for partnering, and leading when required, in the creation of documentation that supports, in example, the overview of global claims status, inbound performance and volume projections to global DC’s.
- Must be able to effectively use, on their own, Excel to normalize data in a pivot table, effectively create KPI’s and metrics and be able to generate dashboards and PowerPoint presentations, as necessary. When required, this position will present material listed prior to multiple levels of management within lululemon and at QBR’s and other key meetings throughout the year.
- Work closely with the Sr. IBL Category Manager to report out on market drivers that impact rates and service as well as discuss mitigation plans to stay within performance goals. Expected to create a data-driven approach that helps determine risk mitigation decisions if risk of missing targets.
- Will be part of the relationship with lululemon’s market intelligence providers - i.e., Xeneta, JOC, Alphaliner, etc. And be expected to stay in tune, at an in-depth level, to the inbound logistics marketplace and communicate potential risk to the business. In coordination with other direct reports to the Sr. Director of Inbound Logistics, this role will help develop global risk mitigation plans to manage disruption to both cost and service.
- Be a key contributor in maintaining critical data in lululemon’s Transportation Management System (TMS) platform. And be expected to have a working knowledge of all lululemon’s inbound logistics tools and systems, including, but not limited to, GT (Infor) Nexus and be capable of generating reports from systems.
- In collaboration with key global fulfillment partners this role will be a vital contributor in the sourcing and implementing lululemon’s future inbound network solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 5+ years work experience in relevant position in logistics.
- Demonstrated and proven people manager skills, international logistics experience, established and deep global contacts within the inbound logistics provider network, wiliness to travel internationally when required, proven record of effectively managing OS&D/claims process, ability to create pivot tables, PowerPoint presentations, dashboards and be able to effectively communicate the material to management and others as required.
- Preferred experience with Microsoft Office, GT (Info) Nexus, Spend Management Platforms, Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Business Intelligence logic.
- Must have a demonstrated record of managing a teams globally and acknowledge and accept the complexity of the challenge.
- Proven track record of driving results and optimization of logistics networks.
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
Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time for this role.
Compensation And Benefits Package
lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from
$103,500-135,900 annually ; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related 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 program, subject to program 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. Recognizing 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 top-up
- Extensive catalog of development course offerings
- People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
workplace arrangement
Hybrid
In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.
