- Directs the development and execution of the next phase RSC (social and environmental) risk and vendor performance management systems and associated data infrastructure and visualization
- Leads the strategy to build next phase RSC data and technology solution to advance RSC analytics, risk analysis and performance management capability and to enable effective RSC program management, monitoring, remediation and reporting
- Leads strategy for repeatable data analysis to derive actionable insights that help our internal teams make decisions about our vendors, their facilities, and subcontractors to improve the environmental performance of their operations and the wellbeing of their employees
- Directs the coordination of integrated insights and analytics across vendor-base; ensures that vendor performance and identified risks are analyzed and communicated to the sourcing teams through regular reporting, ensures lululemon RSC processes and data systems meet regulatory requirements
- Directs the design of document management systems and serves as the central source of truth and best practice for RSC documents and records management, manages regular update process for RSC documentation (incl. Vendor Code of Ethics, Environmental Manual etc.)
- Directs strategies to develop supplier-facing RSC training activities; ensures the training is continuously updated and improved to minimize Supply Chain and enterprise risk
- Degree in Business or other related field required, MBA or other Master’s degree preferred
- 15+ years of experience working in Supply Chain, sourcing, risk management, experience in apparel/textile and footwear an asset
- Demonstrated expertise in building, directing, and managing large projects, appreciation of and experience in managing roll out of technology projects and programs is a plus
- Proven ability to address tactical business problems with strategic solutions
- Proven team leadership experience
- Proven ability to generate executive and/or board-level written materials and deliver related presentation
- Ability to enable change across the organization, and to enroll and influence others
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, problem solve under pressure and tight timelines, escalate issues as needed, and support leadership with strategic decision-making
- Excellent communications skills: verbal, written, negotiation and presentational. Must be able to communicate technical and project management concepts in business-oriented terms to different audiences including senior level management
- Excellent interpersonal skills including analytical, problem solving, organizational and issue resolution
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and manage business partners and external vendors who have major delivery responsibilities for projects and operations
- 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.
- 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)
workplace arrangement
This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy:
- In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.
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