Global Trade Compliance Specialist (Hybrid - Vancouver)

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
The Global Trade Compliance team is an integral part of lululemon’s supply chain and is responsible for supporting import/export operations throughout our global network. The team contributes to lululemon’s success by ensuring efficient and on-time customs clearance of lululemon products, while leveraging duty optimization strategies and ensuring compliance with international trade laws and regulations. The Global Trade Compliance Specialist, is a key role that will support the team with important trade compliance and optimization functions related to tariff classification, country of origin, and valuation.
a day in the life
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
The role will support the Global Trade Compliance team in ensuring that the requirements and business processes associated with cross-border movements function smoothly, while ensuring that risks and opportunities are identified and managed efficiently.

• Assist with compliance reviews, internal self-assessments, vendor QBRs, and post-entry audits
• Contribute to, and support trade compliance projects and initiatives
• Support the team with researching and providing guidance on HTS classification, country of origin, valuation, and other critical import trade compliance functions.
• Research, measure and analyze process improvement opportunities
• Support the day-to-day global trade activities of the organization
• Support GTMP with any product implementation or process improvement
• Formulate ideas and deliver possible compliance improvement and trade savings opportunities
• Engaging with internal logistics teams, customs brokers, and 3PL vendors.

nice to haves

• Strong project management skills
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel to analyze and manipulate large and complex data sets
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) and/or Certified Trade Compliance Specialist (CTCS) and/or Licensed Customs Broker an asset
• Strong analytical/investigative skills and a proven work ethic with a desire to do more than is expected
• Prior experience in apparel/textiles within retail organization or brokerage/consulting firm would be an asset
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience dealing with trade and customs matters with a concentration in tariff classification

must haves

• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.
• 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.