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
We are the Hong Kong, Taiwan & Vietnam Global production team. We manage the relationship with our apparel, accessories, raw material vendors & ensure that lululemon has best in class world manufacturers. We work cross-functionally across the entire product team to ensure the product meets our business strategy, quality & cost goals. We then work with our vendors to make those products a reality.
Mandate
- Strategize and create a strong global RM production team, which fuels and supports our growing business.
- Take ownership of projects, be decisive while considering the overall project and resources involved. Takes global consideration of each decision and action.
- Work with your team in developing them, support their vision and goal and create the next best leaders in the world.
A Day In The Life
- Responsible for managing & leading lululemon's mandate of setting the standard of the highest production management processes in raw material manufacturing.
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine any RM Production Management program.
- Lead a team of Production Managers and Production Lead to provide end-to-end advice for production.
- Ensure cohesive Production/WIP management procedures and initiatives for Raw Material suppliers from Supply Planning to Bulk
- Ensuring On Time Performance (OTP) of our raw materials by partnering with Raw Material vendors
- Providing leadership level strategies on In-region production management and sharing strategies & vision with production team
- Continuously working on process efficiencies (internal and external)
- Lead Time Reduction Project Management
- Drive RMV behavior to meet standards, by building long lasting partnerships and collaborative approach.
- Partner daily with Quality, Finished Goods Production and QATC teams to ensure bulk readiness and support production root cause work.
- An important leader playing a bridging role between RMD, technical readiness and production teams.
- Effectively analyzing all aspects of a problem, gathering necessary data, consulting others, making an informed decision, and communicating to the appropriate people.
- Partner with cross functional leaders to develop the Raw Materials Strategic Road Maps. Seek experts in the industry for specialty skills & knowledge related to textile & non-textile materials.
- Initiate sustainable raw material processes and drive significant environmental and social/economic results which change the world. Raise the bar and actively participate in world-wide organizations that share objectives & causes.
- Continuously work towards team development and keeping team morale high.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in textiles, business management or allied field
- 10-15 years of apparel industry experience in raw materials
- 7-10 years proven management experience leading a team and business strategies.
- Experience working on site with manufacturers around the world and strong knowledge of supply chain operations.
- Proven team player with knowledge of cross-functional team accountabilities and requirements.
- Ability to simultaneously manage complex projects and clearly communicate updates to key stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Able to communicate findings to both scientists and nonscientists with strong presentation skills.
- Thirst for continuous education within the textile and corresponding industries.
- Innovation runs through your veins, and you create with a true solution focus whatever the application.
- Ability to be the team captain and you can always enroll others in trusting you and participating in your vision.
- Capacity to observe, listen and read between the lines, your analytical mind leads others to seek you out. You have innovation running through your veins and you create with a true solution focus whatever the application.
- Critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills to determine which tests to conduct and to interpret the results of those tests. You sweat every day because you are the best product tester you know.
- Experienced in creating intellectual property and you understand its importance. You ensure proper Intellectual Property protection with internal and external legal teams.
- Understanding that success is found in an attention to detail throughout the entire process and you put the guest first. You may well be the world's greatest entrepreneurial scientist.
Must Haves
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously.
Beyond The Paycheck (Benefits & Perks)
At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.
Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
