Analyst, Planning & Inventory Management Careers at Lululemon - Vancouver, British Columbia

Role Overview

Join Lululemon's innovative New Store Opening & Agile Retail (NSOAR) team as an Analyst, Planning & Inventory Management in Vancouver, British Columbia. Lululemon is a global leader in performance apparel for yoga, running, training, and athletic pursuits. We're setting the bar with technical fabrics and functional design, creating transformational products that inspire movement, growth, connection, and well-being.

The NSOAR team brings exciting new retail concepts to life across North America, managing product setup and inventory management for new stores, optimizations, pop-ups, and emerging formats. As an Analyst, you'll apply your strong inventory lens and project management skills to a portfolio of projects, partnering with cross-functional teams for seamless openings that deliver the perfect guest experience.

This role demands precision in SKU-level planning, strategic analysis, and tools like Excel, Anaplan, and RMS. If you thrive in fast-paced retail environments and love driving operational excellence, this Lululemon career in Vancouver is your chance to scale with a world-class brand committed to positive change.

Key Responsibilities at Lululemon

As an Analyst in Planning & Inventory Management, your impact will be immediate and measurable. Here's what you'll do daily:

• Own execution of standard NSOAR projects, ensuring accurate timelines, clear cross-functional coordination, and high-quality store openings.
• Manage inventory strategy and transfer execution for openings, optimizations, ensuring assortments align with store capacity and brand standards.
• Balance SKU-level accuracy with high-level analysis to hit inventory targets and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Monitor performance across projects via weekly sales/inventory analysis, driving product actions and resolving escalations.
• Build Excel-based trackers and reports for project execution, risk identification, and maintenance strategy.
• Support store setup through Anaplan, RMS, ensuring clean configurations and accurate replenishment.
• Partner cross-functionally with Store Planning, Operations, DCs, Logistics, and Retail teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and enhancing efficiency.
• Contribute to team routines with business updates, reporting, and documentation for better visibility.

These action-oriented tasks position you at the heart of Lululemon's retail expansion, blending analytics with hands-on execution.

Qualifications & Requirements

To succeed in this inventory planning analyst role at Lululemon, bring these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years in analytical, planning, or inventory-focused roles (retail experience a plus).
• Strong Excel proficiency: building tools, trackers, reports for decision-making.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects in fast-paced settings with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional partnerships and alignment.
• Analytical problem-solving: translate data into actionable insights.

Must-haves include an entrepreneurial spirit, honest communication, courageous leadership, people-first connection, and integrating fun into work. Experience with Anaplan, Smartsheet, ThoughtSpot, RMS, or Power BI is an asset. Authorization to work in Canada required.

Salary & Benefits

Lululemon offers a competitive compensation package grounded in pay-for-performance:

• Base salary range: $104,600 - $130,800 CAD annually, based on market, skills, experience, and equity.
• Annual bonus program for eligible permanent employees.
• Comprehensive total rewards prioritizing employee investment.
• Work-life harmony: 'When life works, work works' philosophy.
• Inclusive culture fostering growth, equity, and well-being.

Why Join Lululemon?

Lululemon isn't just a job—it's a movement. We're building healthier futures through innovative products and community connections. In Vancouver, our headquarters hub, you'll collaborate with top talent in an equitable, inclusive environment. Embrace choice, innovate boldly, communicate kindly, lead courageously, connect deeply, and infuse joy daily. With emphasis on people, stores, and positive change, Lululemon careers offer unparalleled growth in retail innovation.

Key perks include performance-driven pay, bonuses, professional development, and a fun, supportive culture. Join the team scaling new store openings across North America and shape the future of agile retail.

How to Apply

Ready to elevate your career in inventory management at Lululemon? Apply now for this Vancouver opportunity. Submit your resume highlighting Excel skills, retail planning experience, and analytical achievements. We review applications on a rolling basis—don't miss out on this high-impact role driving Lululemon's retail success. Authorization to work in Canada required. Let's create transformational guest experiences together!