Senior International Branch Merchandiser

UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price.
 

We are currently recruiting for a Senior International Branch Merchandiser / Inventory Controller to sit within our European Inventory Control team, based in our London Head office.  You will work closely with the branch merchandising / inventory control manager, inventory controllers, merchandise planning team and store operations team, to determine, understand and execute the planned inventory strategy for your selected product areas. Additionally, you will work closely with the COO and retail teams to define and execute the inventory strategy for your selected markets.
 

As an Senior International Branch Merchandiser for UNIQLO Europe,  your primary goal is to ensure our customers can purchase what they require in any of our stores or channels in the size and colour they require. You will manage in-season inventory for selected categories across all our stores in Europe, as well as our E-Commerce platform to ensure in stock availability is maintained to the highest possible standards. 
 

What you will be responsible for:

• Determine appropriate stock levels by day, week, month, and season for your product categories and ensure settings reflect these targets, review progress, and take necessary actions to ensure KPI’s are achieved.

• Undertake relevant analysis and use available reporting to make decisions and determine action plans for both department and country responsibilities.

• Manage settings for the auto allocation system to ensure company KPI’s are being achieved

•  Ensure stock consolidations are actioned on a weekly basis to optimise inventory across all channels

• Work with store operations and COOs to highlight any outstanding issues and provide solutions where necessary.

• Liaise closely with Logistics to ensure the end-to-end stock movement is cost and time effective

• Assist the evaluation, development, and training of team members

• Manage team members day to day work schedule and cascade any issues to the inventory control manager.

• Support the continuous development of processes and procedures to drive efficiencies on the department.

Skills, Experience and Attributes: 

• At least 5 years of experience within a stock planning, inventory management or branch merchandising function.

• Previous experience within the fashion retail industry is an advantage

• Detailed understanding of relevant metrics and KPI’s relating to inventory management

• Analytical and numerate with advanced excel skills required

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team using own initiative

• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines whilst being adaptable to changing conditions.

• Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the business.
   

What we can offer you:

• 26 days of paid leave per holiday year + 8 bank holidays

• Staff Discount 30%

• Global Profit Share Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Private Medical Care (optional)

• Private Pension Scheme (optional)

• 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 - Close to transport links, underground Piccadilly and Oxford Street stations. Close by to shops restaurants/bars/cinema and gyms

Please make sure you upload a CV in English.

UNIQLO is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all profiles, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities or background.

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