Product Operations Lead | GARDEN STATE PLAZA

Overview

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

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 all back of house (BOH) product operations, and ensure both the floor and BOH are stocked and well-organized. The Product Operations Lead provides input to team member performance evaluations, makes recommendations on store hiring decisions, and acts as Supervisor on Duty (SOD) while leading inventory shifts.

They also oversee and deliver a world-class guest experience when scheduled to work on the floor.

• Collaborate with store leadership to bring product strategy to life.
• Proactively 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, for example analyzing product sell-through data to provide recommendations to store leadership 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 their ongoing learning and development by providing direct feedback, in-the-moment recognition, coaching, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences.
• Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by establishing supportive working relationships with team members.
• When serving as Supervisor on Duty during store open hours, move dynamically and lead from the floor to ensure every guest receives technical product education and a world-class guest experience.

• 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 methods

• The work schedule can vary based on store needs
• Shifts are typically scheduled: mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• During peak time frames, special events, or other circumstances, the schedule may include early mornings or late nights/overnights for some team members

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

• 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 to inform action
• For Experiential stores with food/beverage service only: Food safety and/or liquor service certification

• Inclusion & Diversity: Creates/supports an inclusive environment that values and celebrates differences
• Integrity: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
• Adaptability/Agility: Navigates uncertainty and ambiguity and can change priorities in a fast-paced environment; recovers quickly from setbacks
• Leadership: Is able and desires to lead and inspire others; motivates, empowers, develops, and directs people as they work
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Works productively with and supports others to achieve common goals; seeks connections, partnerships, and diverse perspectives
• Decision Making/Problem Solving: Identifies opportunities for improvement; evaluates alternatives and makes effective, timely decisions
• Planning and Organizing: Plans and organizes work in a clear and efficient manner to ensure completion in alignment with priorities
• Interactive Communication: Conveys information effectively and understands information shared while interacting with others

• Work involves moving through the store, sometimes in the front of the house with bright lights and loud music, and sometimes in the back of the house with no windows or natural light
• Work is accomplished as part of a team, sometimes independently, and sometimes using a computer or other technical devices
• Work may occasionally involve moving boxes weighing up to 30 lbs (13.6 kg) or using ladders to reach materials
• For Experiential stores with food/beverage service only:
  Work may involve using industrial kitchen equipment and exposure to heat in order to…