about this team
The retail planning and analytics team’s purpose is to drive exceptional performance through actionable plans and insights; empowering people to unlock the best experiences in retail. The team is directly responsible for retail sales, labour, and headcount plans in North America and leads the retail reporting and insights function to support stores and SSC leadership.
a day in the life: what you’ll do
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Retail Planning, you will optimize investment across labor, staffing, and service to drive sales, guest experience, and operational efficiency. Using advanced analytics, you will:
Leverage statistical techniques like regression and cohort analysis, to diagnose drivers of performance and identify patterns, trends, and insightsDetermine optimal labour levels to achieve lululemon’s long-term strategic goalsOptimize our labour allocation across stores to maximize sales potentialDevelop and maintain predictive models using machine learning techniques to forecast store sales, traffic, and other key KPIsAct as a thought partner to planning and operations leaders, shaping strategic decisions through proactive insight and scenario modelingCommunicate findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related field. Master’s degree a plus.5+ years of experience in data science, or analytical role, with a focus on complex data analysisStrong background in mathematics with a strong foundation in statistics and regression analysisProficiency in programming languages including SQL, Python, R.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle large data setsProven ability to lead cross-functional projects and collaborate effectively with excellent verbal and written communication skillsmust havesAcknowledge 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.
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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