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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.\nabout this team\nThe lululemon Liaison Office (LLO) team is dedicated to ensuring our products 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, we also build great relationships.\ncore responsibilities\nReport into Merchandising Manager, support and manage pre-bulk activities from costing to production (End to End).\nBe the point of contact in the region for the vendors during the development and production process, and support risk identification and connect with internal cross-functional teams on action plans.\nCore tasks include costing, analysing, validating cost breakdown and negotiating cost as needed; excellent at costing - striving for vendor’s costing SOP adherence\nCosting data input and managing costing reports\nManage BUY (order placement) and negotiate the best delivery with vendors\nAnalyse capacity and capability of vendors to make sure they can deliver the rightproduct on time \nTake the lead in resolving any potential and current issues with a cross-functional team to minimise the impact and manage on-time delivery\nManage production process, which including WIP, PO management and labelling as well\nFrequently visit factory to observe end-to-end production processes, share back with and work out solution with cross functional teams if needed\nWork closely with our local and global quality teams to ensure that our social compliance and quality standards are adhered to, and goals are met, and communicate delivery statuses and issues to appropriate SSC counterparts in a timely and concise manner\nManage the shipment booking and shipping process with vendors, and any other duties and tasks that are assigned\nq ualifications\nYour ideal background: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Textiles, Merchandising, or related fields;\n7+ years experience in a similar role within a production environment; strong knowledge of technical fabrics, garment construction and related machinery.\nExperience in working directly with vendors, and ability in driving performance\nAble to analyze work flow and are able to access bottlenecks;\nFluent in English\nStrong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, you posess amazing MS Excel skills! (V Lookup and Pivot Table knowledge essential)\nExperience working on PLM and PO systems like Flex PLM and Tradestone\nmust haves\nAcknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.\nPossesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results. \nCommunicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same. \nLeads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure. \nFosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. \nIntegrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously. \nadditional notes\nAuthorization to work in Sri Lanka is required for this role.\nbeyond the paycheck (benefits & perks)\nAt lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person - body, mind, spirit. 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