Senior Manager, Buying Men's & Accessories (EMEA)

United Kingdom
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

Description & RequirementsWho we arelululemon 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 teamThe Senior Manager Buying, is responsible for the structure, development and performance of their team members across all product classes, key items and channels. The Senior Manager should continuously coach and develop team members to be all-round thinkers and draw critical business conclusions as well as champion collaboration with cross-functional partners throughout the entire product lifecycle. As well as manage in-season execution/management of their class through weekly business analysis/actions, open-to-buy decisions and product exit.Accountable for creating divisional regional merchandising strategies and a cohesive omni channel approach. Able to gather regional cross functional critical inputs and prioritise, educate and influence around them Accountable for leading their team in collating/presenting compelling Regional insights (guest, products, market trends).A day in the life:

Get merchandising strategies from Global merchandising
Understand EMEA growth strategies, region specificities from Buying director
OTB Management with Planning counterpart
Work closely with Planning partners to achieve plans through trade actions
Partner with B&C to increase and drive awareness through assortment
Build a strategy of growth for Men's and AXS similarly to what has been implemented for Women's
Improve product productivity and lifecycle management
Drive regional campaigns strategies
Long Range Planning: the ability to action a detailed strategic plan for the overall Men's and Accessories divisions around how to drive growth and future guest acquisition/retention
Creating optimal class level product assortments that reflect brand and division consistency, regional relevance, and maximize profitability and sales
Accountable for leading their team in preparing and presenting for Buy Reviews (incl. strategies, attributing, investments, flow, etc.)
Manage the regional pricing product architecture

Qualifications:

Acute eye for product and colour trends
Aware of macro lifestyle and fashion trends and how this relates to the active and wellness industry
Strong knowledge of regional guest base to curate assortments for the region
Ability to enrol, lead and influence key cross functional partners
Minimum eight years of experience, combination of people management and industry experience in vertical retail and omni channel experience is required
Experience and proven ability in coaching, mentoring and leading a team of 3-4 direct reports (min)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret multiple data points across numerous channels and market segments
Mastery of retail mathematics, including elements of markup, margin, planning, open to buy and inventory productivity Ability to balance analytical and creative tasks
Strong understanding of season-to-season business performance and ability to drive business based on key financial indicators to maximize business opportunities
Strong communication skills both written and verbal and demonstrative ability to present to Senior leadership Ability to work independently to make sound business decisions, and multitask, pivot, prioritize competing tasks and operate in a fast-paced environment Willingness to travel (domestic and international) and work on the retail floor

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.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

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