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
Reporting to the Senior Director, Business Planning & Operations, the GTM Planning & Operations, Senior Manager will evolve and support the APAC Go-To-Market process with a focus on innovating existing ways of working. You'll be at the center of the business, leveraging your deep understanding of the end-to-end value chain to drive real impact. You'll partner with operational teams across the APAC organization to bring structure, alignment and drive commercial readiness. A successful candidate will be able to inspire change, operate in a matrixed organization and keep the business on track to meet commercial outcomes.
Reporting Structure
- Reporting & Direct Reports: Direct report into the Senior Director, Business Planning & Operations APAC
- Direct Peer & Key Stakeholder Relationships: This role will work closely with the APAC Commercial teams(especially Product and Brand & Community), the Global Integrated GTM Transformation team and Global Enterprise Transformation team
A day in the life
Commercial Planning:
- Empower operational teams by creating centralized Region and Market command centers that showcases upcoming product & brand campaigns, serving as a launchpad to enable commercial discussions for unified execution
- Act as partner to the regional operational teams, with a finger on the pulse of the business to ensure commercial needs and insights are captured and discussed in the right forums
- Co-ordinate and support ongoing cross-functional GTM/Commercial Planning meetings between APAC leadership to drive effective decision making (e.g. Pre/Post-Global Line Finalization, Seasonal Readiness)
- Optimize and manage the Regional GTM Calendar and Commercial Calendars as strategic tools to facilitate and co-ordinate cross-functional teams around key milestones and deliverables
Go To Market Transformation:
- Maintain & implement transformation roadmap, project managing multiple complex work activities across a matrixed APAC and global organization
- Act as an effective Change Agent to enroll and educate operational teams and leaders on GTM milestone shifts and enhancements
- Evolve the regional GTM process and empower teams through digital innovation, tool development and milestone/process redesign
Qualifications:
- 7 years+ of experience in Consulting, Transformation, Merchandising, or Planning within a fast-paced business environment
- University degree in Business, Finance, or Engineering
- Deep understanding of apparel value chain, specifically Merchandising, Planning or Inventory Management processes
- Experience in an global matrixed organization, able to navigate an organization independently, and comfortable with ambiguity
- Proven track record in project management, developing workback plans and implementing complex business transformation initiatives end-to-end
- Strong facilitation and change management skills to drive cross-functional alignment across junior teams and senior leaders
- Strategic vision and creative thinking: ability to look beyond existing processes and ways of working
- Demonstrates a structured problem-solving mindset and sound business judgement
Must haves:
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously.
At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person - body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.
Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
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