Director, Global Inbound Planning & Category Management

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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

This role leads inbound logistics planning and category management by driving collaboration across MP&A, Inbound operations, DCs, and logistics partners to ensure accurate forecasting, analytics, and on-time KPI performance reporting. It is a vital role that drives Inbound Category Management strategy to meet or exceed budget objectives, Optimizes freight spend and financial controls through strategic RFPs, cost accounting systems, accrual management, and robust freight audit and pay processes.

Enables data-driven decision-making by implementing tools and processes for gap analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement in cost efficiency and operational excellence.

a day in the life

• Leads and develops overall team within Global Inbound Logistics Category Management, Inbound Planning & Analytics
• Responsible for strategy and design of Inbound Logistics freight contract negotiation and management
• Active engagement with all inbound logistics service providers; i.e. M 's, A 's, rating exercises, conferences
• Accountable for delivering timely AOP and LTP financials for inbound logistics
• Partner with Procurement, Legal and other key internal partners on creation and maintaining of MSA's
• Develops, maintains and evolves the inbound logistics analytics, data integrity & reporting platform
• Produces meaningful, accessible and actionable market insights for the inbound logistics category
• Responsible for overall end-to-end inbound logistics financial decision making, analytics and financial reporting
• Collaborates closely with business, product management and technology stakeholders to ensure all inbound logistics visibility & financial platforms, reporting & analytics requirements are developed, understood and meaningful
• Leads global inbound planning and forecasting activities, partner with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance visibility and predictability of Inbound operations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, DCs, Trade, Category Management, Origin Operations, Merch Planning, Finance to optimize Inbound logistics processes and enhance overall operational efficiency

• Bachelors or Masters degree in related field - Business, Supply Chain Mgmt, Logistics or similar
• 10 + years of work experience in logistics and business analytics
• Proven People leader skills
• Financial acumen with the ability to partner effectively with Finance/FP&A.
• Strong industry connections within the global logistics space
• Verified experience negotiating global logistics MSA's, SLA's, rates and service offerings
• Ability to self-generate meaningful Presentations
• Proficiency in analytics tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI)
• Strong analytical skills and ability to navigate large amounts of data
• Demonstrates a drive for continuous improvement
• Experience in leading projects in the analytics & logistics space
• Strong desire to learn and grow

• 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.