Senior Director, Planning

Requirements
Description & Requirements
who we are
At lululemon, we work together to elevate the world. We set audacious goals, nurture big growth, and engineer innovative products that allow people to feel—and perform—their best. To us, leadership is more than a role or title—it's a way of being. We are all leaders, committed to growth and results.

Together, we're co-creating a future that otherwise wouldn't exist. To do that, we're looking for people who unite diverse perspectives to lean into bold visions. Who strive to be better than they were yesterday. Who are all in, in everything they do.

position
Senior Director, Planning & Allocations, China

reports to
VP, Merchandise Planning & Allocations, China

location
Shanghai, China

About This Team
The Planning team maximizes guest demand through visionary OTB planning, effective seasonal buying and proactive in season management. They collaborate with retail and ecommerce operations teams to drive in-season business and work closely with regional buying team, regional inventory management & S&OP team, regional cross functional partners, global planning team and global finance team to create the OTB and merchandise planning strategy and lead the team to execute the strategies in agile manner.

The Senior Director is responsible for setting the OTB, buying & merchandise planning strategies to support driving the business to achieve sales target. This role involves developing the 5-year Long Range Plan (LRP) and Annual Operating Plan from planning prespective. The Senior Director is fully accountable for the financial and operational performance of China Planning department.

Core Responsibilities

• Set the financial framework, strategy, and targets that support divisional & class buying strategies.
• Develop regional relevant buying & merchandising planning strategy through high-level financial analysis and guidance.
• Manage the 5-year long-range plans and forward-looking forecasts.
• Accountable for sales and inventory performance results and meeting financial targets and KPIs set by the company.
• Align and influence regional and global cross-function partners to acquire supports and resources needed to bring the merchandise planning strategies to life.
• People Responsibilities:
• Responsible for hiring, team/individual development
• Lead self and others, organization
• Coach and develops a team, direct reports typically manage others

Qualifications

• University degree required.
• More than 15 years of merchandising planning experience in retail apparel sector.
• At least 8 years of management experience.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of business acumen and strategic agility.
• Exhibits impactful communication with peers up to the Senior Leadership Team level.
• Strong capability to build and develop highly effective teams.

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 China 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. As part of our total rewards offering, you will receive competitive base pay and permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our annual bonus program and equity offerings, 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

• Supplement health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings plan matching - Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series

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.