Assistant 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 an Assistant Branch Merchandiser to sit within the Europe team, based in our London office. You will be reporting into the Inventory Control Manager, working closely with the wider International Branch Merchandising team, Core Merchandising Planning, Store Operations, Logistics, In store Merchandising, IT teams, and the Global Headquarters.

As a Assistant Branch Merchandiser for UNIQLO Europe, you will be managing the in season inventory across our stores in Europe (UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark, Italy and Poland.)

This is an opportunity for someone with at least two - three years experience within a stock planning, inventory management or branch merchandising function.

What you will be responsible for:

• Through forecasting and analysis (utilising excel) determining the appropriate stock levels by week, month and season and ensuring settings reflect these targets, review progress, and take necessary actions to ensure KPI’s are achieved

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

• Managing settings for the auto allocation system to ensure company plans are being achieved

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

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

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

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

• Managing the team’s day to day work schedule and cascade any issues to the inventory control manager.

• Supporting the continuous development of processes and procedures to drive efficiencies in the department.

Skills, Experience and Attributes:

• 2-3 years experience in branch/allocation or international merchandising is needed

• 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, manual data handling and anlaysis from multiple sources

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

• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

• 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, 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home (during probation period, more time in office maybe required)

• 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