Role Overview

Join Lululemon as a Planner (Merchandise Planning) in Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR and drive the financial success of our innovative performance apparel brand. Lululemon is renowned for yoga, running, training gear with technical fabrics and functional design. This role on the Product team ensures profitable growth by partnering with Merchandising and Allocations. Monitor trends daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly to maximize sales and mitigate risks while prioritizing guest experience. Reporting to the Merchandise Planning Manager, you'll manage category sales targets, markdowns, gross margins, planned purchases, turn rates, and open-to-buy (OTB). If you love product, inventory, and numbers with an entrepreneurial spirit, pioneer Lululemon's global brand in new markets. Perfect for apparel planning experts with APAC experience seeking merchandise planner jobs in Hong Kong.

Key Responsibilities at Lululemon

As a Merchandise Planner at Lululemon Hong Kong, your impact includes:

• Partner with Buyers to develop pre-season sales, markdown, margin, receipt, and inventory plans.
• Create assortment plans at category level by channel, aligning with business strategy and trends.
• Drive inventory flow through projections for key items and collections.
• Analyze performance and revise in-season sales/profit plans to control inventory levels.
• Propose tactics with Buyers to respond to trends, making decisions for sales, margin, and productivity.
• Lead monthly reviews: develop re-forecasts for sales, markdowns, receipts, and inventory.
• Collaborate with Store Planning for informed allocations and OTB planning.
• Exhibit initiative to uncover sales opportunities beyond daily tasks.
• Communicate strategies across Merchandise and cross-functional teams.
• Provide reporting and hindsighting to achieve business goals.

Spend time with store teams and guests to rock out real results in this dynamic planning career at Lululemon.

Qualifications & Requirements

To thrive in this Lululemon planner role in Hong Kong:

• Tertiary qualification preferably in business or commerce.
• Around 6 years merchandise planning experience in apparel, ideally with regional APAC exposure.
• Previous experience with merchandise and planning systems.
• Expert Excel knowledge required.
• Excellent team player who works independently with effective communication skills.
• Extremely organized, thorough, able to prioritize with detail-oriented analytical skills.
• Strong ability to translate merchandise vision into viable plans.
• Results-oriented, self-directed problem solver, proactive, resourceful.
• Must-haves: Entrepreneurial spirit, honest communication, courage, people-first connection, fun-loving attitude.

Salary & Benefits

Earn a competitive HKD 550,000 - 750,000 yearly salary for this senior merchandise planning job in Hong Kong, based on market data for 6+ years APAC apparel experience. Beyond paycheck:

• Competitive base pay and team-based bonuses.
• Paid time off.
• Generous employee discounts on Lululemon gear.
• Fitness/yoga classes.
• Parenthood top-up program.
• Personal/professional development.
• Whole-person wellness support.
• Inclusive, equitable environment.

Benefits vary by location/employment; subject to change.

Why Join Lululemon?

Lululemon isn't just apparel—it's transformational products for moving, growing, connecting, being well. We're building healthier futures with equitable, inclusive cultures. As a Planner in Hong Kong, pioneer our brand in APAC, innovate inventory strategies, and foster connections. Enjoy entrepreneurial freedom, cross-team impact, and perks that invest in you. Our success stems from innovative products, store emphasis, people commitment, community ties. Join to lead with courage, integrate joy, and achieve greatness in retail planning careers Hong Kong.

How to Apply

Ready for Lululemon merchandise planner careers? Apply now for this Hong Kong Island role. Submit your resume highlighting 6+ years apparel planning, Excel mastery, APAC experience. Showcase entrepreneurial drive and analytical prowess. Lululemon seeks self-starters passionate about guest experiences and profitable growth. Don't miss this chance—apply today and elevate your career with a global leader in athletic apparel!

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