Senior Raw Materials Developer (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Senior Raw Materials Developer (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

Description & Requirements

Who Are We

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, including creating an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for our people.

About This Team

Raw Materials are at the core of lululemon's success. From luon to nulu, the Raw Materials Development team is tasked with delivering the next groundbreaking fabric franchise as well as keeping our stores fresh with seasonal drops. Being a cross-functional dynamo, you will lead a team of fabric developers through the raw material development process, ensuring that quality, costing, and beauty are considered at every turn. While developing industry-leading fabrics, you will also develop lululemon's future talent.

A Day in the Life: What You'll Do

• Develop and commercialize fabrics that meet the technical and quality standards across the category and business that are appropriate to deliver the highest level of guest satisfaction in accordance with lululemon strategy and business goals.
• Deliver seasonal innovative, performance fabrics on time and at great value that covers both technical and fabric sourcing supplier strategies.
• Model ongoing self-development to the team and ensure that fabric technical skills are developed and optimized to provide a better understanding of the fabrics used.
• Maintain current knowledge on vendors and industry developments to deliver fabric technical innovation opportunities to set lululemon apart from its competitors.
• Provide expertise for the designers and garment technical teams on fabric construction, innovation, and on the technical capability of vendors to deliver the products required.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with Company and departmental policies/procedures and internal controls.

Qualifications

• University/College Degree required in textiles science. We will consider candidates without a degree if the industry experience demonstrates a strong technical background in Raw Materials.
• 10+ years of textile industry experience and a working knowledge of the industry.
• Experience traveling and working with suppliers outside of North America, preferably Asia.
• Strong knowledge of development techniques (process/equipment, etc.) for fabrics and the fabric development process and timelines. Strong technical knowledge gained in a manufacturing environment covering all areas of textiles from fibres, yarn, material construction, finishes, and printing.
• Strong knowledge of industry testing standards/test reports.
• Strong knowledge of cross-functional team accountabilities and requirements preferred, including design, sourcing, merchandising, and quality assurance and calendar.
• Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic workflow.

Must Haves

• Acknowledge 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; doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

Additional Notes

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

Compensation and Benefits Package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $119,200 - $156,500 CAD annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

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.
• 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 Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy:

• In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.

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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 accommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position, and the nature of your request.