Who we are
lululemon is a yoga-inspired technical apparel company up to big things. The practice and philosophy of yoga informs our overall purpose to elevate the world through the power of practice. We are proud to be a growing global company with locations all around the world, from Vancouver to Shanghai, and places in between. We owe our success to our innovative product, our emphasis on our stores, our commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we get to make in every community we are in.
About the team
The Customs & Trade team tackles international trade, helping ensure customs-related regulations are followed so goods flow as smoothly as possible across borders, from factories to distribution centers to places where lululemon stores are.
In addition to supporting and reporting on export-import operations, the team works on customs classification, valuation optimization and origin determination. The team also organizes the utilization of tariff preference or suspension programs, and identifies and mitigates trade risks.
A day in the life
• Based in Hong Kong, reports to the Trade Compliance Manager – APAC
• Tracks KPIs and maintaining a trade statistics dashboard for the region
• Verifies shipment duty & tax numbers for reimbursement to 3PLs or balance maintenance
• Assigns Asian customs commodity [HS] codes for lululemon products, by style reference
• Responds to or escalates customs/trade inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
• Supports colleagues in resolving trade/logistics issues in a creative yet legally compliant way
• Assists in trade preference program administration & optimization
Qualifications
• University graduate in business, supply chain and/or logistics management, or related disciplines is preferred
• In-house trade compliance experience, over 3 or more years
• Computer savvy, primarily in Excel and other data manipulation applications
• Analytical skills, attention to details, with a sensibility that balances theory and practice
• An understanding of fundamental financial concepts and business principles, and how they apply to broad commercial situations
• Strong English written & comprehension skills, with the ability to understand, encapsulate and present complex ideas simply
• Other language skills a plus, particularly if they’re used in lululemon’s APAC markets
• Open-mindedness and a keen interest in learning and self-development
• A well-grounded sense of equity, ethics and integrity
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.
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