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    Introduction from lululemon

    Planning
    Planning

    Tasks in this program

    Task One: Create a High-Level Financial Plan to Anticipate Business Needs
    1-2 hours
    Design a financial plan to provide a framework for projected sales and how much product you need to achieve those sales.
    What you'll learn
    • Understanding why financial planning is critical to the success of merchandise planning at lululemon
    • Using the OTB ('open-to-buy') tool as a strategy for managing inventory
    What you'll do
    • Create an open-to-buy forecast model to assist the merchandising team for the Men's T-shirt category at lululemon  

    Why complete this job simulation

    A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at lululemon. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.
    Self-paced4-5 hoursNo gradesNo assessments

    At lululemon, we're excited to give you a glimpse into the work our Planning team does on the daily. You'll obtain the skills needed to work on a creative team and begin your career.

    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, 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.

    Through this job simulation, you'll experience the process of building and presenting a high-level financial plan. You'll learn about troubleshooting underperforming and delayed products.

    What's in it for you?

    • A program you can complete all on your own time, at your own pace, anywhere.
    • A certificate of completion from lululemon that can be used to show your new planning skills.
    • Gain work experience to put you above your peers in the job search.
    • See if lululemon is the right workplace environment fit for you!
    Skills you will learn and practice:
    Trend Analysis
    Sales Forecasting
    Inventory Management
    Retail Analytics
    Communication
    Presentation Skills
    Persuasion
    Negotiation
    Sales Analytics
    Trend Forecasting

    How it works

    Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at lululemon. No live sessions, all self-paced.
    Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
    Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
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    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to lululemon. Show us you're a motivated candidate.

    Get Career Ready

    Complete work that simulates life on the job. 4-5 hours and self-paced.
    Stand out in your application to lululemon. Show us you're a motivated candidate.
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    Planning

    Understand financial planning and troubleshooting at lululemon

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