who are we
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other ‘on-the-move’ 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 guest engagement, 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 - including a particular emphasis on creating an equitable, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment for our people.
about this team
The Go-To-Market Evolution Team sits at the heart of an end-to-end value chain transformation of how lululemon operates. We act as an internal consultancy that identifies, suggests, and conceptualizes process optimization opportunities while providing strategic planning support, evaluating & driving synergies, streamlining processes, and making actionable recommendations to raise efficiency and drive profitability.
We always have the guest in mind when we identify, and drive integration needs across the value chain and make recommendations for action in alignment with the Company’s overall strategy. The team members are essential thought partners with all areas of the Company, including executive leadership, supply chain/sourcing, finance, merchandising, planning, marketing, region, brand, and channels.
This means taking a holistic approach to meet our guest expectations by improving our GTM processes and timelines, establish a KPI driven approach on how we got to market that complements our creativity, and increase our partner collaboration while yielding higher quality processes, better strategy integration and an authentic engagement with all involved parties.
The selected candidate will be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and team leader experience who can provide input into future growth opportunities, along with strategic directions and priorities while integrating cross-functional strategies into the GTM process.
core responsibilities
As Senior Analyst you will support the GTM Evolution team in partnering with leaders across the organization to deliver lululemon’s transformation agenda. You will do this by supporting work-streams in large-scale business transformation programs. Responsibilities include project management, documentation, scoping, exploration, planning, solutioning, and process mapping.
Each day will look different in your project-based role, including activities like clarifying strategic questions, design solutions, project managing your work stream, and document creation (deck building).
- Transform our GTM processes by supporting/leading the execution of cross-functional work streams.
- Conduct problem/opportunity identification, capability modelling, interaction diagramming, process mapping, and options analysis.
- Act as an internal advisor to Merchandising, Brand, and Supply Chain leaders to design solutions that achieve GTM objectives while considering cross-functional tradeoffs, dependencies, and impacts
- Define objectives, plan agendas and prepare materials for workshops, leadership enrolments, and engagement sessions.
- Support leaders in defining workstream approaches, stakeholder engagement plans, and implementation/change strategies.
- Collaborate with other teams across the business to plan and deliver robust solutions - incl. product management, change management, communications, learning and training, enterprise transformation, org design, etc.
- Build trusted relationships at many levels of the organization to provide clarity and garner buy-in for ongoing initiatives.
- Maintain a continuous improvement mindset, shifting approach and execution as needed
qualifications
- Minimum of 4+ years experience with process optimization/transformation, including experience with operating model design, stakeholder workshopping, leadership alignment, change and implementation planning/delivery.
- Strong facilitation and problem-solving skills to drive alignment and innovative solutions
- Ability to drive problem solving process: frames problems, guides analytical modelling, and through analysis provides insights into solutions
- Drive continuous improvement and increased efficiency and effectiveness as business needs shifts
- Proven track record of building relationships, establishing rapport, credibility and trust
- Self-motivated, passionate, detail-oriented, multi-tasker extraordinaire who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Resourceful, able to navigate an organization independently and comfortable with ambiguity
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 $88,200 - $115,800 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 and, 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.
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