lululemon · 1 day ago
Global Drawback Lead
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$112K/yr - $147K/yr
5+ years explululemon is an innovative performance apparel company focused on creating transformational products and experiences. The Global Drawback Lead will develop and manage global drawback capabilities, ensuring compliance with customs regulations while driving cost recovery and supporting global growth.
ApparelE-CommerceFitnessLifestyleSporting GoodsWellness
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and expand lululemon’s global drawback capabilities, including defining regional implementation strategy, governance models, and prioritization based on financial impact and operational feasibility
Own the global drawback roadmap, identifying new opportunities to extend drawback eligibility across regions and product flows while ensuring compliance with local customs regulations
Consolidate all regional drawback programs into a single quarterly global drawback forecast, providing visibility to Trade and Finance leadership
Deliver all required documentation, data, and contextual support to external advisory partners for the filing of U.S. drawback claims
Manage large‑scale data sets related to export transfers, end‑of‑life product movements, and inventory reconciliations, including issue resolution, auditability, and record retention
Oversee and support the internal Canadian drawback system, producing compliant support documentation and reports for CBSA filings, including manual adjustments where required
Engage in international drawback processes and provide clear, concise summaries of program status, risks, and recoveries to global trade leadership
Support the onboarding of new vendors into lululemon’s First Sale program, including process education, documentation requirements, and operational readiness
Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and external partners to ensure First Sale structures are compliant, defensible, and aligned with customs valuation rules
Monitor First Sale margin impacts and maintain ongoing vendor compliance across regions
Partner closely with cross‑functional teams (including MP&A, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain) to maintain visibility into inventory movements and intercompany transfers that impact drawback eligibility
Build and maintain strong relationships with external advisors and customs authorities to support program execution and issue resolution
Provide leadership with actionable insights and forward‑looking forecasts to support budgeting, accruals, and strategic decision‑making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade, or a related field, or equivalent professional certifications/designations in customs and trade compliance
5 years of experience in Logistics, Import/Export, Customs, or Trade Compliance
Strong working knowledge of U.S. CBP drawback rules and regulations
Strong working knowledge of CBSA drawback rules and regulations
Experience with inventory management systems and inventory movement types
Demonstrated ability to manage complex data sets and translate them into compliant, actionable outcomes
Authorization to work in USA is required for this role
Preferred
Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life
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
Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure
Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships
Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously
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
lululemon
Lululemon is a technical athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other sweaty pursuits.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
STORY3 Capital PartnersAdvent International
2021-06-01Post Ipo Secondary
2014-08-08Post Ipo Equity
2007-07-27IPO
Leadership Team
Calvin McDonald
CEO
Meghan Frank
Chief Financial Officer
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