Lululemon

Senior Responsible Supply Chain Manager, Western Hemisphere

Lululemon$141K — $185K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Responsible Supply Chain, Ethical Trade, Sustainability, or Human Rights with regional focus.
  • 7+ years of experience in leading Social Compliance assessments and remediation at factories.
  • 5+ years of proven leadership and management experience.
  • Strong understanding of regional risks and the sustainability landscape.
  • Fluency in Spanish; exceptional cross-cultural communication skills required.
  • Experience in program/project management or relevant consulting roles.
  • Strong relationship management abilities with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead social responsible supply chain initiatives for the Western Hemisphere region.
  • Manage vendor performance, ensuring timely assessments and sustainable remediation.
  • Engage with stakeholders, including vendors and Civil Society Organizations, to enhance social compliance.
  • Provide updates on regional risks and vendor performance against objectives.
  • Collaborate with internal teams on vendor performance improvement initiatives.
  • Support implementation of global engagement programs focused on ethical trade.
  • Manage a team of assessors, consultants, and implementation partners.

Benefits

  • Extended health and dental benefits, including mental health support.
  • Paid time off to promote work-life balance.
  • Savings and retirement plan matching to support financial health.
  • Generous employee discount on products.
  • Access to fitness and yoga classes to enhance wellness.
  • Parenthood top-up benefits for new parents.
  • Extensive development course offerings for ongoing personal growth.
  • Mentorship programs and leadership series for career advancement.
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

about this team

The Responsible Supply Chain team works to support the wellbeing of the people who make lululemon products, and supports supply chain resilience, manage risk and social compliance, and build brand purpose. We monitor working conditions in all facilities producing for lululemon, though our internal team and together with external partners. We work together with cross-functional partners within lululemon to support responsible practices of doing business in our everyday operations. We collaborate with our vendors, and external stakeholders to foster resilience in the garment industry and build better systems.

core responsibilities

Lead social responsible supply chain works of Western Hemisphere region through strategic planning, implementation and partnership with key stakeholders to foster supply chain resilience and well-being of people in the supply chain.
  • Manages vendor RSC performance for the region, including timely assessments & effective and sustainable remediation.
  • Leads regional engagement with relevant stakeholders, including vendors, workers, industry organizations, Civil Society Organizations.
  • Provides regular updates about regional risk and landscape trends, as well as vendor performance against RSC objectives and KPIs.
  • Engages with internal cross-functional partners around vendor RSC performance & improvement work.
  • Supports regional implementation of globally developed implementation & engagement programs to support lululemon's commitment towards the people who make our product.
  • Provides consistent and accurate data, analytics and reporting.
  • Manages a team of regional assessors, 3rd party consultants, and implementation partners.
qualifications
  • 10+ years' experience in Responsible Supply Chain, Ethical Trade, Sustainability, Human Rights in region, leading monitoring & improvement programs.
  • 7+ years leading Social Compliance assessments on-site, as well as remediation work with individual factories and regions.
  • 5+ years of people leadership and management.
  • Exceptional understanding of regional risks and Human Rights and sustainability landscape.
  • Strong cross- cultural communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English and Spanish; fluency in Spanish required.
  • Program/project management and delivery or equivalent consulting experience.
  • Strong relationship management skills & capabilities with vendors, regional stakeholders (e.g. industry organizations, peer brands, workers' rights groups and civil society organizations)
  • Seasoned team leader and passionate human rights and sustainable business advocate, exceptional integrity and independent working
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, aka 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 $141,400 - $185,600 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 and, 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
  • Generous employee discount
  • Fitness & yoga classes
  • 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:
  • Hybrid: In-person collaboration and/or office-based work is necessary or important for the role. Work is mainly performed onsite, 4-5 days per week depending on role requirements.
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About Lululemon

Lululemon Athletica Inc. is a Canadian athletic apparel retailer headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company was founded in 1998 by Chip Wilson and has since grown to become a global brand with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Lululemon designs and sells a range of athletic apparel and accessories for women and men, including yoga pants, shorts, tops, jackets, and more. The company is known for its high-quality, stylish, and functional products, as well as its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility. Lululemon operates more than 500 stores worldwide and employs approximately 23,000 people.
Learn more about Lululemon
Size
19,000 employees
Market Cap
$40.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$557.1 million
Founded
1998
5 Year Trend
+21.7%
Revenue
$4 billion
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