lululemon Administrative Merchandise Assistant | Contract until October 2026

Description & Requirements

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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 Merchandising team creates and executes transformative global product strategies that ensure we have the right assortment in the right place at the right time to fulfill our guests' unmet needs to deepen our guest relationships, grow our brand and deliver on our long-term enterprise goals. We possess deep awareness and intuition of global marketplace dynamics and guest needs and use this knowledge to identify opportunities to maximize guest demand.

A day in the life of an Administrative Merchandise Assistant (AMA):

Reporting to the Merchandising Manager, this position will work as a key component of the merchandising team, working to ensure the successful execution of merchandising strategies and product assortment to drive business growth and creative direction.

• Support merchandising team in maintaining data integrity across systems & documents from seasonal buy to execution with the utmost accuracy.
• Supporting with purchase order management, order creation, item creation support, on order reporting and product flow reporting
• Supporting with seasonal buy presentation deck creation
• In person support with management of merchandising samples and set up for key gates and presentations.
• Work cross functionally partners (often Planning and Ecommerce teams) to ensure seamless execution of product go live Online and in Stores
• General help to provide administrative support to the merchandising team

Qualifications:

• Ability to balance analytical and creative tasks
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, written and verbal
• Strong ability to work independently, under pressure and meet deadlines
• Integrity - do what you say you will do, by when you say you will do it
• Organizational with a keen eye for the details
• Ability to multi task and operate in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be flexible to changing business needs
• Bachelor's Degree (Business, Commerce or Fashion Merchandising)
• Retail experience is highly desirable
• Purchase order and/or product line management software knowledge highlight desirable
• Has their pulse on the market and trends

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.

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 $66,100 - 86,700 CAD 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

This role is classified as In-Person under our SSC Workplace Policy:

In-Person

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.