Lululemon Athletica is hiring: Product Operations Lead (Seasonal) | Fashion Show

Overview

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. We focus on technical fabrics, functional design, and creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future with an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment.

Job Summary

The Product Operations Lead is part of the store leadership team responsible for executing the store product strategy, including product operations and inventory management. They lead inventory shifts, oversee back of house (BOH) product operations, and ensure both the floor and BOH are stocked and well-organized. The Lead provides input to team member performance evaluations, recommendations on store hiring decisions, and acts as Supervisor on Duty (SOD) while leading inventory shifts. The Lead also delivers a world-class guest experience when scheduled to work on the floor.

Core Responsibilities

• Collaborate with store leadership to bring product strategy to life.
• Plan, prioritize, manage, and lead inventory processing and accuracy activities in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure execution of product actions (e.g., pull backs, consolidations, repricing).
• Engage team members in inventory management by creating a fun and productive atmosphere for the shift.
• Monitor product levels and communicate findings to support sell-through strategy and optimal product availability for the guest.
• Review and interpret daily business data and metrics to inform actions, including analyzing product sell-through data to provide recommendations regarding product focus or pricing for outlets.
• Participate in the store’s hiring process, including recruitment, selection and hiring recommendations, onboarding, and training.
• Address team member performance and support ongoing learning and development with direct feedback, coaching, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences.
• Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by establishing supportive working relationships with team members.
• As Supervisor on Duty, lead from the floor during store hours to ensure guests receive technical product education and a world-class guest experience.

Job Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country in which the store is located
• Must have the ability to travel to assigned store with reliable transportation

Schedule/Availability

• The work schedule can vary based on store needs
• Shifts typically include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• During peak times or special events, may include early mornings or late nights/overnights for some team members

Experience

• 1 year of work experience
• Some experience with inventory management, product or visual merchandising, stocking, or planning and logistics including using business technology
• Experience in leading, mentoring, delegating or implementing processes with others

Job Assets (Nice to Have)

• Education: High school diploma/GED/equivalent, or above
• Experience related to retail, sales, distribution center, or warehouse operations; reviewing and interpreting business reports and metrics
• For experiential stores with food/beverage service: Food safety and/or liquor service certification

What We Look For

• Inclusion & Diversity: Creates/supports an inclusive environment that values differences
• Integrity: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
• Adaptability/Agility: Navigates uncertainty in a fast-paced environment and can adjust priorities; recovers quickly from setbacks
• Leadership: Leads, inspires, and develops others
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Works productively with others to achieve goals; seeks diverse perspectives
• Decision Making/Problem Solving: Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes effective, timely decisions
• Planning & Organizing: Plans and organizes work to align with priorities
• Interactive Communication: Communicates information clearly and listens to others

Work Context

• Work involves moving through the store, sometimes in bright/front-of-house environments and sometimes in back-of-house areas
• Work is performed as part of a team, sometimes independently, and may involve using a computer or other technical devices
• Occasional lifting of boxes up to 30 lbs (13.6 kg) or using ladders
• For experiential stores with food/beverage service: use of kitchen equipment and exposure to heat

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay Range: $22.50 - $25.89/hour (subject to minimum wage by location)

Target Bonus: $2.00/hour

Total Target Base Pay Range: $24.50 - $27.89/hour

lululemon’s compensation offerings are pay-for-performance based on market location, knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. Eligible employees may participate in our bonus program where applicable.

Benefits include: extended health and dental benefits, mental health plans, paid time off, retirement plan matching, employee discount, fitness & yoga classes, parenthood top-up, development courses, and diverse people networks and mentorship programs. Note: eligibility applies; programs may change at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity: lululemon is an EEO employer. Reasonable accommodation is available; request at accommodations@lululemon.com including position title and location.