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Who 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 team
We are a team of excellence that will disrupt the industry. We elevate, facilitate, and influence partnerships through executing on the dreams of our product creation teams while having fun and being efficient. We keep it real, are transparent, positive, optimistic, focus on what is right and have each other’s back. When things get tough, we commit to staying calm, being supportive, and listening to one another through open and clear communication. We are the lululemon footwear supply chain & operations.
A day in the life
- Develop and implement lululemon's comprehensive footwear quality assurance program for all products produced in Asia, ensuring compliance with our quality standards
- Manage a team of quality control inspectors to ensure that all products meet lululemon's quality requirements and specifications.
- Oversee mechanical and performance testing of footwear products, analyzing results and working with product development teams to address any issues
- Collaborate with the product development team to ensure that product specifications are achievable and meet customer expectations for fit, function, and style.
- Work closely with the production team to identify and address any quality issues in a timely manner, prioritizing customer satisfaction and minimizing waste.
- Conduct regular quality audits and inspections to ensure that all products meet lululemon's required standards and exceed customer expectations.
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure that quality issues are addressed in a timely manner and that lululemon's expectations for guest satisfaction are clearly communicated and met.
- Develop and maintain quality documentation and reporting systems to track and analyze product quality metrics, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- 10 years of experience in quality assurance with a focus on footwear products
- Strong knowledge of footwear production processes and materials
- Experience managing a team of inspectors that are dispersed throughout a country
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with great attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally from Asia to North America
- Ability to travel seamlessly between China Mainland and Vietnam
- Fluency in English and local language(s) in Asia
- 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.
