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
The lululemon Liaison Office (LLO) team is dedicated to ensuring our components are produced of the highest quality, delivered when we need them, and manufactured with partners who share our commitment to elevating the world. Not only do we manage the production of great product at an exceptional quality level, we also build great relationships.
a day in the life
- Leads complex or high-risk vendor developments across RM vendors, FG vendors, testing facilities, PI, Sourcing, Quality, and Vancouver RM partners.
- Provides advanced technical judgment on material construction, machinery, testing, mini-bulk readiness, vendor capability, cost, lead time, and commercialization feasibility.
- Influences vendors to meet should-cost, lead-time, quality, performance, and aesthetic targets while maintaining best-practice development guardrails.
- Oversees testing strategy, result interpretation, remediation plans, and spec readiness for complex or high-volume materials.
- Troubleshoots escalated development failures, vendor constraints, construction/material interaction issues, sample-yardage problems, or critical timing risks.
- Builds vendor capability insight and contributes to vendor capability plans, capability matrices, and long-term execution improvements.
- Coaches In-Geo team junior members on technical standards, testing discipline, vendor communication, systems accuracy, and escalation quality.
- Serves as senior working-level counterpart to Vancouver Senior Developers and Managers for complex material-development execution.
qualifications
- Bachelors degree in textiles or industrial engineering or 10 years+ relevant experience
- 10+ years experience working in textile development and quality assurance role working directly with mill.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fluency in English and local language is a must
- Passion for Textile
- High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet-research / reporting / analysis tools
- Ability to travel overseas & domestically.
- Strong ability to work with the structure of a team, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- You love to have fun and sweat!
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
Authorization to work in Vietnam is required 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.
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