Manager, Store Planning (Fixed Term Contract-13 Months)

Description & Requirements
Manager, Store Planning (Fixed Term Contract- 13 Months)
Who We Are
lululemonisayoga-inspiredtechnicalapparelcompanyuptobigthings.Thepracticeandphilosophyofyogainformsouroverallpurposetoelevate theworldthroughthepowerofpractice.Weareproudtobeagrowingglobalcompanywithlocationsallaroundtheworld,fromVancouvertoShanghai, andplacesinbetween.Weoweoursuccesstoourinnovativeproduct,ouremphasisonourstores,ourcommitmenttoourpeople,andtheincredible connections we get to make in every community we arein.
About This Team
The Store Planning team is responsible for executing preseason and in-season store plans which serves as a major component in our localization strategy. We are drivers and owners of strategic localization, ensuring each store in the fleet receives the optimal assortment to service the guest while maximizing sales potential. Our responsibilities include: Analyzing current and historical sales trends for each location and market, understanding the guest through product and store attributes, understanding productivity by class to maximize revenue across various store types and sizes and planning for seasonality across each location and climate. The Store Planning team also works closely with Store Design to advise on store layouts and product mixes for all new store openings and optimization projects based on long range sales plans and class level productivity.
A Day In The Life

• Accountable for departmental/team execution and results
• Provide coaching, feedback and career development for all direct reports and team members
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all cross functional teams
• Lead team to execute pre-season and in-season store plans, ensuring the appropriate sales and inventory mix by channel country
• Collaborate with Planning and Merchandising leadership from each Product division to set Style option targets by cluster on a quarterly basis
• Oversee store planning collaboration on new store projects with Real Estate, FP&A, Store Design and Retail Ops to help identify store size and fixture package needed Integration of special initiatives into our current tools
• Own Store Clustering and ensure stores are grouped into meaningful segments based on size, climate and guest preference
• Drive cross functional alignment around various resources needed to bring product strategies to life
• Own Tetris Targets both preseason and in season - present in-season Tetris reporting to Merch & Planning leadership groups to drive action

Qualifications

• Demonstration of strong financial and business acumen for inventory management Expert knowledge of Excel
• 5+ years of Store Planning or Merchandise Planning experience in the apparel industry (vertical retailer experience preferred)
• Excellent team player as well as ability to work independently
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to work with and lead a cross functional team
• Experience and proven ability in coaching, mentoring and leading a team of direct reports
• Ability to summarize complex analysis to executive audience
• 2+ years experience leading others Omni channel experience highly desirable Proven track record of driving results
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) & extremely organized, thorough and able to prioritize