lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company focused on creating transformational products and experiences. The Global Trade Compliance Specialist will support the Global Trade Compliance team by ensuring efficient cross-border activities and adherence to regulations, while managing trade-related risks and opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Support the organization’s day-to-day global trade compliance activities, ensuring adherence to all applicable regulatory and procedural requirements as required
- Conduct research and provide guidance on key import compliance functions, including HTS classification, country of origin determination, valuation, duty recovery, and related regulatory considerations
- Research, evaluate, and analyze opportunities for process improvement to enhance compliance, efficiency, and operational performance
- Collaborate effectively with internal and external teams to facilitate compliant and efficient cross‑border operations
- Contribute to the planning, execution, and maintenance of trade compliance projects, programs, and continuous‑improvement initiatives as required
Skills
- 1–2 years of relevant experience in global trade compliance or customs operations, preferably within a complex import/export environment
- Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and consistently deliver high‑quality results
- Hands‑on experience preparing and submitting customs adjustments and communicating with government authorities, demonstrating accuracy and regulatory understanding
- Proficiency in Excel (intermediate to advanced) with the ability to analyze and manipulate large sets of data
- Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role
- Experience in the apparel or textile sector—within a retail organization, customs brokerage, or consulting firm is considered an asset
- Prior experience with a Global Trade Management Platform (GTMP) and professional trade certifications (CCS, CTCS, or Licensed Customs Broker) are considered assets
Benefits
- 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)
Company Overview
- Lululemon is a technical athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other sweaty pursuits. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://shop.lululemon.com.