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.
about this team
This role is part of the enterprise-wide sustainability team shaping the future of impact within our brand and business. The Director, Supply Chain Environment will be based in our APAC region and be responsible for driving achievement of our Impact Agenda by leading the company’s environmental sustainability strategy and execution across lululemon’s manufacturing supply chain. This role will lead lululemon’s supply chain programs for climate, waste management, and water stewardship across our network of finished goods suppliers and mills. The candidate will drive measurable environmental performance improvements, support environmental compliance, and partner with suppliers, industry organizations, and NGOs. This role requires deep internal partnership with sustainability, sourcing, production, legal, and product quality.
core responsibilities
- Lead lululemon’s environmental sustainability strategy and multi year roadmap across all manufacturing partners, with particular attention on Asia
- Lead implementation of supply chain decarbonization programs to meet our local coal phase out and renewable electricity goals to drive Scope 3 emissions reduction through vendor programs including renewable electricity, thermal decarbonization, energy efficiency and vendor target setting
- Lead water initiatives focused on high risk manufacturing locations. Establish scalable approaches to developing facility-level targets, roadmaps and monitoring execution to meet enterprise goals
- Establish vendor performance expectations and consistently measure progress against those expectations; ensure priorities are integrated into broader sourcing and supply chain strategy
- Partner with RSC operations team to improve quality and usability of supplier environmental data and create performance insights that support decision-making
- Partner with industry stakeholders to define multi-brand solutions to industry problems
- Represent in regional industry collaborations including aii, ACEC, and Cascale
- Serve as the senior regional environmental expert integrating environmental sustainability into sourcing and production teams
- Lead a team of 8-10 environmental and supply chain experts
qualifications
- 15 years experience working in apparel or footwear supply chains
- 10 years experience implementing environmental or product sustainability programs related to climate and/or water
- Direct experience working with suppliers on environmental programs, preferably apparel or footwear
- Proven ability to excel in a highly collaborative environment with a passion for cross-functional engagement, enrollment and alignment
- Clear communication skills and ability to build relationships with external groups in the supply chain and across the industry
- 5 years experience building and managing a team
- Demonstrated capacity to manage ambiguity, manage multiple priorities, work in a high pressure environment, and manage high profile projects
- Highly strategic thinker with a bias for action
- Strong ability to engage and partner with a variety of stakeholders
- Strong executive presence and ability to simplify complexity into clear, crisp messages and takeaways
must haves
- 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.
additional notes
Immigration support is potentially available for this role.
beyond the paycheck (benefits & perks)
At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person - body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.
Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
work arrangement
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.
learn more about what it's like working for lululemon in our Asia-Pacific markets:
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