Senior Manager, Sales & Operations Planning- Emea

Location: United Kingdom

State/Province/City: London

City: London

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)



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

Sales & Operations Planning designs systems, structures, and processes that align sales plans with DC inventory placement and fulfillment network utilization. As a centre of excellence for inventory flow optimization, we are the bridge between Product vision and DC execution.

The Senior Manager (EMEA), Sales & Operations Planning uses their Inventory and Supply Chain expertise to deliver world-class solutions for increasingly complex inventory management and fulfillment challenges. This role is responsible for leading the day-to-day operational, business-critical execution of getting the right inventory in the right place at the right time. The role also collaborates closely with the leadership and cross-functional partners to identify strategic opportunities to implement new processes and drive change. The Senior Manager leads a team of analysts, working with and presenting up to the SVP level to ensure the Product vision is executed via optimal inventory flow between DC, stores, and guests.

A day in the life

• Develop & oversee forecasting processes for Retail/Ecom outbound, DC-to-DC transfers, and DC On Hand
• Proactively identify risks/opportunities, develop strategies, and lead execution for inventory placement that optimize DC inventory efficiency and productivity in alignment with sales forecasts
• Deliver business-critical insights and drive execution as it relates to DC inventory with Planning, Exit, Global Fulfillment, DCs, and Finance teams
• Lead analysis and creation of Annual Operating Plan budgets for inbound, outbound, transfers, and pullbacks at the DC level
• Lead operational planning and execution of special projects as required
• Support and foster development of a team of analysts
• Speak confidently on behalf of S&OP and Inventory Management in cross-functional workstreams
• Organize and prioritize workflows for the team, is an informed and respected voice within the organization

Qualifications

• 10+ years retail experience in a related function (inventory management, merchandising, supply chain)
• 5+ years leading a high-performing team
• University degree in business, inventory management, supply chain/logistics, or related field
• Proven excellence in identifying and communicating business insights to cross functional partners and management

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