Global Fulfillment Strategy Manager

Description & Requirements

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

The Global Fulfillment Strategy team serves as the strategic engine for lululemon's Global Fulfillment organization - lean by design, operating with high impact across a broad mandate through analytical excellence, structured thinking, and strong cross-functional partnerships.

The Strategy Manager is a core member of lululemon's Global Fulfillment Strategy team, responsible for both the analytical rigor and strategic execution that underpin fulfillment strategy and network investment decisions across the Global Fulfillment portfolio. This role operates across the full spectrum of the team's mandate - from building and maintaining quantitative models that inform long-range network decisions, to developing executive-ready strategic deliverables and coordinating across a complex set of cross-functional partners. The Strategy Manager works within defined workstreams set by the Manager, bringing both analytical precision and structured thinking to high-visibility work that regularly reaches VP+ audiences across the enterprise.

core responsibilities

functional strategy program

• Support the development, coordination and maintenance of functional strategies across the Global Fulfillment portfolio, working in partnership with strategic partners and leaders across capability and regional functions.
• Lead Functional Strategy program for 2-3 assigned fulfillment capability and/or regional functions - tracking progress, consolidating inputs, facilitating workshops and generating executive deliverables for leadership.
• Synthesize functional strategy outputs into portfolio-level summaries and cross-functional themes to define the enterprise's Global Fulfillment Strategy.

long-range network strategy

• Build and maintain network and capacity models to support long-range network strategy, scenario analysis, and investment evaluation across global distribution network.

• Develop quantitative frameworks to assess trade-offs across owned DC, 3PL, and hybrid fulfillment configurations - including storage capacity, throughput, and cost-to-serve dimensions.
• Support ad-hoc Network Strategy workstreams with modeling updates, scenario analyses and strategic recommendations as network size and complexity scales.
• Gather and interpret the enterprise's long-range growth and demand plans by market, channel and product category to assess implications for Global Fulfillment's capability and regional fulfillment functions.

strategic discovery & business case development

• Develop financial and cost-benefit modeling to support business case development for new and continuing Global Fulfillment strategic initiatives.
• Generate business cases for strategic initiatives - illustrating CapEx, OpEx, and Cost Savings - to secure leadership approval, prioritization and funding as part of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and in-year portfolio budgeting processes.
• Responsible for ensuring that strategic initiatives are clearly defined, aligned, and appropriately prioritized to effectively support Global Fulfillment's multi-year portfolio and functional strategy.
• Partner with Portfolio Management and Enterprise Planning stakeholders to ensure portfolio and strategy alignment.

cross-functional coordination & project support

• Partner with Global Fulfillment functions - including Distribution, Logistics, Trade, 3PL and regional fulfillment teams - to gather data inputs, validate assumptions, and align on analytical outputs supporting functional strategy, long-range planning and ad-hoc fulfillment imperatives.
• Develop cross-functional relationships with enterprise teams - including FP&A, MP&A, Supply Chain Strategy, Channel partners, Technology, etc. - to inform Global Fulfillment requirements, communicate dependencies, and support enterprise initiatives.
• Contribute to presentations and deliverables for VP+ audiences by preparing supporting analyses, data visualizations and strategic recommendations for leadership consideration.

qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in consulting, operations, strategic planning, or a related field
• Strong quantitative skills with demonstrated experience in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and data visualization
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Experience with SQL, Power BI, or similar data tools
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
• Experience in consumer goods, apparel, or retail supply chain environments
• Familiarity with fulfillment network design, distribution center operations, or 3PL management
• Exposure to long-range planning, enterprise investment prioritization or cross-functional strategy processes

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.

additional notes

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $112,000 - $147,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

This role is classified as in-person under our SSC Workplace Policy:

• In-person collaboration and/or office-based work is necessary or important for the role. Work is mainly performed onsite, 4-5 days per week depending on role requirements.

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