About UNIQLO LifeWear
LifeWear represents apparel rooted in the Japanese values of simplicity, quality, and longevity. Designed to be timeless yet contemporary, LifeWear features modern elegance that serves as the foundation of each individual’s style. Every piece is a constant work in progress—refining the perfect shirt with thoughtful, innovative details. Combining the best fit and fabric, LifeWear offers comfort and quality at an accessible price for all. It’s clothing that continually evolves, bringing more warmth, lightness, design, and comfort to everyday life.
About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing
UNIQLO is a brand under Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with its global headquarters in Tokyo. UNIQLO is the largest brand in the Fast Retailing Group, which also includes GU, Theory, PLST, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand, and Helmut Lang. Fast Retailing achieved global sales of approximately 2.77 trillion yen for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023 (about US $18.92 billion, using the August 2023 exchange rate of $1 = 146.2 yen), making it one of the largest apparel retail companies in the world. UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer.
UNIQLO continues to expand its global presence, opening large-scale stores in key cities worldwide. Currently, there are over 2,400 UNIQLO stores globally, spanning Japan, Asia, Europe, and North America. Fast Retailing’s total store count across all its brands is nearly 3,600.
About the Job
UNIQLO, a leading brand of Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers worldwide, is committed to offering innovative, high-quality, and affordable clothing that respects the individuality and lifestyle of its customers. We are currently looking for an International Merchandiser to join our Europe team based in our London office. This role will report to the Inventory Control Manager and manage a team of two. You will collaborate closely with various teams, including Branch Merchandising, Core Merchandising Planning, Store Operations, Logistics, In-Store Merchandising, IT, and Global Headquarters.
As the International Merchandiser for UNIQLO Europe, you will oversee the in-season inventory for all of our stores across Europe (UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, and Poland) as well as our E-Commerce platform.
This role is ideal for someone with at least five years of experience in stock planning, inventory management, or branch merchandising.
Key Responsibilities:
- Forecast and analyze stock levels by week, month, and season using Excel, ensuring stock settings align with targets, and take necessary actions to meet KPIs.
- Use available reporting and analysis to make data-driven decisions and implement action plans for both departmental and regional responsibilities.
- Manage auto-allocation system settings to ensure company plans are met.
- Oversee weekly stock consolidations to optimize inventory across all channels.
- Collaborate with store operations and COOs to address outstanding issues and provide solutions as needed.
- Work closely with logistics teams to ensure efficient and cost-effective stock movement from start to finish.
- Assist in evaluating, developing, and training team members.
- Manage the team’s daily tasks and escalate issues to the inventory control manager.
- Support the continuous improvement of processes and procedures to drive departmental efficiencies.
Skills, Experience, and Attributes:
- A minimum of five years’ experience in branch allocation or international merchandising.
- Experience in the fashion retail industry is highly desirable.
- A strong understanding of relevant inventory management metrics and KPIs.
- Highly analytical and numerate, with advanced Excel skills for handling and analyzing data from multiple sources.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the business.
What We Can Offer You:
- 26 days of paid leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Staff discount of 30%.
- Global Profit Share Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Optional private medical care and pension scheme.
- Travel-to-work loan scheme.
- Hybrid working (2 days from home, 3 days in the office).
- Social events throughout the year.
- Seasonal sample sales.
- Volunteer Day (twice a year).
- Great location near Piccadilly and Oxford Street stations, with easy access to shops, restaurants, bars, cinemas, and gyms.
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