Manager, Responsible Supply Chain Operations

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 Responsible Supply Chain (RSC) team works to support the well-being of the people who make lululemon products. We monitor working conditions and environmental impact in all facilities producing for lululemon, through our internal team and together with external partners. We work together with cross-functional partners within lululemon to support responsible practices of doing business in our everyday operations. Social and environmental impact at lululemon is integrated in everything we do. We collaborate with our vendors and external stakeholders to foster resilience in the garment industry and build better.
a day in the life: what you’ll do
The Manager, Responsible Supply Chain Operations will be responsible for building and deploying all processes, tools, trainings, and other ways of working with Responsible Supply Chain (RSC) team and cross-functional teams to streamline social and environmental vendor works.

• Lead, manage and facilitate the design, implementation and operations of Sustainability, Sourcing and Quality Management System as part of a cross-functional systems project (SQMS) and streamline process with key functional partners to ensure supply chain transparency and integrity of data in the system e.g. assessment report, CAPA plan, Supply Chain data integrity
• Seeking opportunity to enhance agile RSC operations e.g. vendor categorizations, scorecard, building proactive risk identification management systems that align with RSC and vendor environment requirements.
• Develop the RSC process and documentations e.g. SOP and tools for excellence RSC operations. Including the regular review and version control.
• Develop and oversight internal and vendor training and tool to accelerate the effective RSC works.
• Deliver on time and accurate reports, KPIs and data analytics for internal and external use.

Qualifications

• Experience in social compliance and responsible supply chain, preferable in apparel supply chains operation
• 7+ years of experience in sustainability related research, analytics, reporting, and operational management including performance improvement and strategy applications.
• A post-secondary degree
• Knowledge of systems & process development, implementation and project management

must haves

• 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.
• 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.
• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.