Technology Director (Engineering) - Logistics and Trade

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United States of America

State/Province/City:

Washington

City:

Seattle

Business Unit:

Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type:

Full-time

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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.

About this team

Global Supply Chain Technology delivers the platforms and capabilities that power lululemon’s supply chain—from raw material innovation and development, costing, sourcing, quality, sustainability and traceability, trade, logistics, and distribution technology. Our team works in close partnership with core business units to ensure that our supply chain remains agile, efficient, and responsive to ever-evolving market demands. By continuously innovating and refining our technological solutions, we enable best-in-class supply chain operations to service our Guests and our stores. This collaborative approach ensures we provide exceptional experiences and support lululemon’s growth in every community we serve.

A day in the life..

We are seeking a Director of Technology to define and execute the multi year strategy for modernizing and transforming lululemon’s logistics and trade technology ecosystem. This leader will shape the strategic roadmap, elevate platform capabilities, advance AI driven decisioning, and ensure operational excellence across global logistics and trade systems.

You will oversee a globally distributed team across North America and India, managing platforms, integrations, partner connectivity, data systems, and engineering practices that support end to end movement of goods worldwide. This role requires a seasoned leader who thrives in complex, fast paced, and highly collaborative environments.

This role oversees technology solutions supporting:

• Global transportation (air, ocean, truckload, LTL, parcel, consolidation)
• Trade compliance and cross border movement
• Customs documentation, classification, duty management
• Freight audit & pay and carrier performance
• Partner connectivity (carriers, 3PLs, brokers)
• Visibility platforms and event tracking
• Integration frameworks (EDI, APIs, event-driven architecture)
• Master data and data quality for logistics & trade
• Exception management and operational dashboards

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Roadmap:

• Define and deliver a multi year logistics & trade technology strategy that enhances scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Translate business needs into an actionable engineering roadmap incorporating modernization, cloud migration, real time visibility, and responsible AI adoption.
• Partner with Global Logistics, Trade Compliance, DC Operations, and Finance to align priorities and ensure cross-functional success.

Platform & Architecture Modernization:

• Modernize existing logistics and trade platforms and integrate next generation capabilities (E2Open, Infor, or equivalent).
• Drive transformation toward API-first, event-driven, and scalable integration architectures.
• Lead design and implementation of secure, resilient, and responsible data management and governance frameworks.

Engineering Leadership

• Lead globally distributed engineering, delivery, and support teams; develop managers and future-ready technical leaders.
• Raise engineering standards around quality, observability, security, and system reliability.
• Build high performing, diverse teams with a culture of inclusion, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee delivery, operations, and vendor/partner management across logistics & trade systems.
• Manage budgets and investments, ensuring clear ROI and optimization of total cost of ownership.
• Drive root cause analysis, systems reliability, service maturity, and measurable operational improvements.

Innovation & AI Enablement:

• Introduce AI-driven decision support for transportation planning, anomaly detection, customs workflow automation, and exception management.
• Champion ethical, transparent, and responsible use of AI in logistics and trade operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, related field, or commensurate relative experience.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience with large, complex, global teams.
• Experience leading modernization efforts for logistics and/or trade technology platforms (E2Open, Infor, SAP GTS, or equivalent).
• Proven success delivering transformations in areas such as transportation visibility, customs automation, partner connectivity, or multimodal logistics.
• Strong background in integration architectures (API platforms, EDI, message streaming, event-driven design).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java and familiarity with data engineering patterns.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets and deliver high-impact technology programs.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and executive influencing skills.
• Continuous learning mindset that stays on the leading edge of logistics and trade technology solutions that can being value to the organization.
• Experience with AI/ML use cases in supply chain or logistics.
• Understanding of global trade requirements, compliance systems, and customs workflows.
• Experience working with distributed teams across multiple time zones.

Success metrics:

• Improved end-to-end shipment visibility and data quality.
• Reduction in customs delays, exceptions, or duty overpayments.
• Increased partner connectivity efficiency and reduced integration cycle times.
• Improved reliability, uptime, and SLA performance of logistics systems.
• Strong engagement scores and leadership development of global teams.

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.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time for this role.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from**$190,400-$249,900** annually**; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and equity offerings, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• 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) *

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

Apply Now

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us ataccommodations@lululemon.com
. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

The use of AI tools, including but not limited to ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, Deep Seek, or any other AI-assisted software, is strictly prohibited during the interview process. This includes, AI-generated responses, content creation, or any form of automated assistance in live interviews, case studies, technical assessments, or written submissions.

At lululemon, we are committed to privacy, integrity, transparency, and ethical hiring practices. Our commitment to responsible AI ensures that proprietary information is protected and that all hiring decisions are based on an individual’s own skills, judgment, and expertise without AI assistance. Any use of AI during the interview process will result in immediate disqualification. lululemon reserves the right to use AI detection tools to verify the authenticity of candidate responses.

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