Overview
Director, Buying China Jobs in Shanghai, Shanghai, China at lululemon
Title: Director, Buying China
Company: lululemon
Location: Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Requirements
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 Role
The Director, Buying China designs and manages the China regional merchandising
strategy for all products categories, deliver China financial targets by successfully
managing the product lifecycle and go to market process of assigned product categories
thru effective teamwork and partnership
A Day In The Life
Sets China Product strategy and assortment architecture that support departmental/divisional merchandise strategies under the direction of the Senior Management of Global Merchandising and Head of Product China and APAC.
Influences Global Merchandise strategy through delivering Regional strategic market insights and performance analysis. Identifies new opportunities to deliver regional business growth – China unique needs
Responsible for 2 to 3 years forward looking strategy
Accountable for departmental performance results and meeting financial targets and KPI’s set by the company
Drives China pricing architecture for the assigned product categories, collaborating with global Directors of Merchandising and Design to ensure consistency across the brand and relevance for China
Collaborates closely with Global Merchandising teams to ensure that regional needs are incorporated into the global line
Qualifications
Degree holder in business, commerce, fashion merchandising or other relevant discipline
More than 10 years of Buying experience in multiple categories with at least 6 years of strong management experience
Exhibits impactful communication with peers up to Senior leadership team level
Builds and develops highly effective teams
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.
