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International Branch Merchandiser Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at UNIQLO
Title: International Branch Merchandiser
Company: UNIQLO
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
UNIQLOis a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world.UNIQLOrespects 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 anInternationalMerchandiserto sit within the Europe team, based in our London office. You will be reporting into the Inventory Control Manager and managing a team of two. You will be working closely with the wider Branch Merchandising team, Core Merchandising Planning, Store Operations, Logistics, In store Merchandising, IT team, and the Global Headquarters.
As aInternational Merchandiserfor UNIQLO Europe, you will be managing the in season inventory across all of our stores in Europe (UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, Denmark, Italy and Poland) as well as our E-Commerce platform.
This is an opportunity for someone with at least five years of 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:
5 plus 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, 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
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