Assistant Manager, Operations | Westfield Sydney City

Requirements Description & Requirements 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.

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, a 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.

Job Summary The Assistant Manager, Operations role is an essential part of the store leadership team and is responsible for making sure our business runs smoothly and successfully. Reporting to the Store Manager, the Assistant Manager, Operations manages business enablers (including financial, profit and loss [P&L], budget, expenses, and cash), executes operations projects and initiatives, and ensures inventory, supplies, vendor relationships, technology, and facilities are maintained and maximized. They are responsible for writing the store’s weekly schedule, leading the floor and ensuring a high quality guest experience, and people-related actions (including completing payroll, approving time off, and other documentation).

Core Responsibilities Of The Job

• Implement the Store Manager’s Operations strategy and vision for the store and cascade to team members using your independent judgment.
• Plan, prepare, and manage team member schedules, taking into account labor requirements, availability, safety requirements, inventory deliveries, and budget considerations to maintain efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Manage the budget and analyze other business data and metrics (e.g., P&L statement, expenses) to inform planning processes (e.g., quarterly business review and sales planning) and drive results.
• Monitor progress against financial goals (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) to evaluate sales and collect information to support with strategy, including – for outlet stores – to inform pricing targets.
• Sustain operational excellence by ensuring inventory accuracy and verifying labor is scheduled to efficiently execute product operations.
• Oversee and monitor execution of market-relevant omnichannel programs (e.g., buy online/pickup in store and ship from store options) according to company standards.
• Execute company-level operations-focused directives, projects, and initiatives.
• Create and foster a respectful and inclusive team environment by welcoming and celebrating differences to ensure a supportive, productive, and fun experience for all team members.
• Perform people-related actions to update team member personnel information, including completing payroll, approving time off requests, approving shift swaps, and executing job changes/transfers accurately and within required timeframes.
• Lead from and move dynamically on the floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team, and guests
• Inform other store leaders of projected team growth needs to support the building of a strong and diverse team based on operational trends and results.
• Actively monitor product levels and organize accurate, efficient inventory receiving and processing to sustain operational excellence.

Job Requirements Eligibility

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country in which the store is located
• Must have the ability to travel to assigned store with reliable transportation methods

Schedule/Availability

• Full-time position, 38 h…