Product Operations Lead | Christchurch in Canterbury

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The Product Operations Lead is a part of the store leadership team responsible for executing the store product strategy, including product operations and inventory management. They are responsible for leading inventory shifts, overseeing all back‑of‑house (BOH) product operations, and ensuring both the floor and BOH are stocked and well‑organized. The Product Operations Lead provides input to team member performance evaluations, recommendations into store hiring decisions, and provides support and guidance to Educators. The Product Operations Lead also oversees and delivers a world‑class guest (i.e., customer) experience when scheduled to work on the floor.

Core Responsibilities

• 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).
• Ensure execution of omnichannel programs (e.g., SFS [ship from store]), according to company standards.
• Engage team members in inventory management by creating a fun and productive atmosphere for the shift.
• Lead from and move dynamically on the floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the operational business, team and guests.
• 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, for outlets, pricing and inform actions and decisions that drive business results.
• Bring our product stories to life on the floor to support an optimal guest experience.
• 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 and 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.
• Move dynamically and lead from the floor to ensure every guest receives technical product education and establish 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 methods.

Schedule/Availability

The work schedule can vary based on store needs. Shifts are typically scheduled: mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. In addition, the schedule may include early mornings or late nights/overnights which will be set as an expectation for some team members in accordance with local legislation.

Experience

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

Job Assets (nice to have)

• Education: High school diploma/equivalent, or above.
• Experience (not necessarily the only focus of a role): retail, sales, distribution center, or warehouse operations related; reviewing and interpreting business reports and metrics to inform action.

What We Look For

• Inclusion & Diversity: Creates/supports an inclusive environment that values/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 Context

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.

Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. Lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at ataccommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.