Senior Freight And Audit Specialist

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
The Outbound Logistics Strategy & Optimization team is responsible for developing and executing the long-term logistics strategy and optimizing the logistics network. The team works closely with the Logistics Operations team, a diverse group of internal stakeholders and our logistics vendors to provide best-in-class logistics solutions. Reporting to the Director, Outbound Logistics Strategy & Optimization the Senior Specialist, Freight Audit & Spend will be responsible for ensuring lululemon’s Outbound logistics spend is being invoiced correctly, coded correctly, and paid on-time. The candidate will be working closely with our external Freight Audit & Pay partner, our vendors/carriers, the lululemon finance & accounts payable team and the logistics team.
a day in the life

• Resolves billing issues with the respective stakeholders independently
• Manages the operational relationship with our Freight Audit & Pay vendor
• Supports the OBL team and other stakeholders with subject matter expertise related to carrier billing & costs
• Enables cost reductions by challenging potentially wrong billing
• Works with finance partners to ensure logistics costs get coded to the correct GL
• Leads the onboarding process of new carriers in regard to freight audit & pay
• Ensures all Outbound Logistics invoices are audited and paid
• Partners with the logistics analysts to ensure costs are correctly represented in our reporting
• Produces meaningful and accessible insights for the Outbound Logistics category
• Acts as the Outbound Logistics subject matter expert when it comes to carrier billing & spend
• Acts as the point of contact for all carrier billing related questions

qualifications

• Self-starter approach to work independently, with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives
• Bachelor’s degree in related field - Business, Supply Chain Mgmt, Logistics or similar
• Strong analytical skills with ability to conduct analysis on large quantities of billing data
• A keen eye for details and a drive to resolve issues effectively
• Undisputed integrity, personal and business ethics; ability to build trust and respect with different stakeholder groups.
• Ability to reliably meet deadlines and delivering high-quality, consistent work outputs
• Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)
• Experience with and comfortable in handling large amounts of data. Experience with PowerBI, SQL or similar data analytics tools is a plus
• Must have 2-5 years of experience with Freight Audit & Pay and corresponding tools, additional experience in Logistics is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word

must haves

• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.

Compensation and Benefits Package
For California Applicants: lululemon’s compensation offerings are rooted in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position in Washington is from $75,100-$98,600 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 competitive Total Rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus offering 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. In addition to our competitive Total Rewards offering, we also have personal and professional development offerings. Our offerings recognize our teams for their performance and support whole person development, including support for employees on how to grow their career:

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Generous employee discount
• Parenthood top-up
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
• Paid time off
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• Savings and retirement plan matching

Note: Availability of the incentive programs, 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 incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
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