Assistant Manager, Operations | CHICAGO

Location:

United States of America

State/Province/City:

Illinois

City:

Chicago

Business Unit:

Store

Time Type:

Full-time

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.