lululemon Assistant Manager, Operations | Century Square

Description & Requirements Who We Are 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. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people. Job Summary The Assistant Manager, Operations role is an essential part of the store leadership team and is responsible for making sure our retail business runs smoothly and successfully. Assistant Managers, Operations manage business enablers (including financial, profit and loss [P&L], budget, expenses, and cash) and ensure inventory, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities are maintained and maximized. They are responsible for writing the store's weekly schedule and accomplishing people-related administrative activities (including completing payroll and other documentation). Assistant Managers, Operations also execute company-driven operations-focused projects and initiatives at the store level. Core Responsibilities of the Job Operations, Product, and Strategy Implement the Store Manager's Operations vision for the store and cascade to team members. Plan and prepare weekly team member schedule according to labor requirements, availability, and budget considerations. Move dynamically on the retail floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team, and guests. Review, monitor, and partner with Store Manager to manage the budget and other business data and metrics (e.g., P&L statement, expenses) and inform planning processes (e.g., quarterly business review and sales planning). Provide retail floor leadership to team members, including planning retail floor coverage and making decisions to maintain efficiency and effectiveness of retail floor operations. Support sell-through management by ensuring accuracy of inventory counts and coordinating labor hours to efficiently receive product deliveries. Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects, and initiatives (e.g., from the SSC). Understand and adhere to people safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment. Perform work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and laws or regulations. Leadership and People Create and foster a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and celebrating differences to ensure a supportive, productive, and fun experience for all team members. Perform administrative actions to support team members, including completing payroll, approving vacation and time off requests, approving shift swaps, and other documentation according to policies and procedures. Inform people managers of projected team growth needs to support the building of a strong and diverse team based on operational trends and results. Establish supportive and productive relationships with all team members, focusing on personal and professional development. Guest Experience and Community Facilitate a seamless end-to-end guest experience by monitoring the incorporation of omnichannel programs (e.g., in-store guest transactions, buy online pickup in store, phone sales, and ship from store). Collaborate with team members to ensure an optimal guest experience that values guests' time and supports store operations. Resolve guest feedback and address issues, including guest escalations and urgent requests, helping to \"make it right\" for guests. Budget Responsibility Accountable for delegated aspects of controllable budget and labor hours People Management Leadership role indirectly responsible for subset of store employees as delegated by Store Manager What We Look For Inclusion & Diversity: Creates/supports an inclusive environment that values/celebrates differences Integrity: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner Adaptability/Agility: Navigates uncertainty and ambiguity and can change priorities in a fast-paced environment; recovers quickly from setbacks Leadership: Is able and desires to lead and inspire others; motivates, empowers, develops, and directs people as they work Collaboration and Teamwork: Works productively with and supports others to achieve common goals; seeks connections, partnerships, and diverse perspectives Decision Making/Problem Solving: Identifies opportunities for improvement; evaluates alternatives and makes effective, timely decisions Strategic Thinking: Considers the lasting implications of decisions; sets a plan and makes decisions aligned with company strategy, vision, and values Business Acumen: Is able to quickly understand and address business information (e.g., profit and loss statements, budgets and sales forecasts, retail strategy and approaches) Interactive Communication: Conveys information effectively and understands information shared while interacting with others Job Requirements Eligibility Must be legally authorized to #J-18808-Ljbffr Lululemon Athletica Inc.