Supply Chain Strategy Manager

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.

The Supply Chain Strategy Manager helps drive supply chain strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of lululemon's Global Supply Chain operations. This role requires a strong focus on strategy, planning, governance, and strategic project execution.

The ideal candidate will:

• Lead strategic projects or work streams independently; drive structured problem solving and project delivery
• Structures ambiguous problems, performs analytics, builds financial and scenario models to inform decisions
• Balances competing priorities across multiple projects; executes with discipline; manages timelines and deliverables
• Influences partners and leadership to reach alignment; collaborates across supply chain, planning, merchandising, etc.
• Synthesizes analyses into clear, concise communications; prepares materials for leadership
• Understands integrated supply chain processes; connects operational data to strategy

• Lead the development of near‑and mid‑term Supply Chain strategies to align with the company's overall business and growth objectives
• Assess and identify Supply Chain capabilities to drive cost efficiency, operational excellence, and competitive differentiation
• Integrate Supply Chain strategies with broader enterprise‑level initiatives, ensuring alignment with cross‑functional goals
• Lead cost‑benefit analyses to evaluate and prioritize investments in capabilities, technologies, and processes
• Drive operating model transformation initiatives, including diagnosing current organizational structures and processes and developing and implementing future‑state recommendations in collaboration with People and Culture (P&C)
• Combine data‑driven insights with qualitative research, such as stakeholder feedback and market trends, to inform strategic decisions
• Leverage advanced financial modeling, scenario planning, and data analysis tools to assess Supply Chain opportunities and risks
• Partner with leadership and strategic planning partners across the enterprise to ensure seamless integration of Supply Chain initiatives into broader business objectives
• Facilitate cross‑department workshops to ensure a unified approach to strategy and planning
• Drive the annual operating plan process for supply chain
• Lead business case development for strategic Supply Chain investments
• Define and prioritize the roadmap for future Supply Chain capabilities
• Oversee the transition of strategies into actionable initiatives, collaborating with operational leaders for discovery and implementation
• Stay informed of emerging trends, best practices, and innovations in the apparel retail and supply chain industries

• B.A./B.S. in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field required; MBA or Master's degree preferred
• 6‑8 years of experience in consulting, supply chain, strategic operations or project management, preferably within apparel, retail, or consumer goods industries
• Experience supporting or leading work streams and projects; builds models; conducts analyses; contributes to cross‑functional strategy initiatives
• Experience in apparel, retail, or consumer goods preferred
• Strong analytics and modeling skills (Excel, Tableau, Power BI, SQL)
• Translates business problems into actionable strategies; develops multiyear roadmaps and business cases
• Strong communication and storytelling skills; synthesizes complex information into clear, concise materials for leadership
• Presents insights effectively to cross‑functional partners and…