Assistant Branch Merchandiser

UNIQLO; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Global Profit Share

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Care

Private Pension Scheme

Travel to work loan

Hybrid working

Social events

Seasonal Sample Sales

Volunteer Day

Great location near Piccadilly/Oxford

Job summary

UNIQLO Europe is seeking an Assistant Branch Merchandiser to oversee in-season inventory across stores in Europe. Based in London, you will report to the Inventory Control Manager and work with cross-functional teams including Store Ops, Logistics, and IT.

You should have 2–3 years in stock planning or branch merchandising and strong Excel/data analysis skills. Hybrid work: 3 days in-office, 2 at home during probation.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in branch/allocation or international merchandising.
• Experience in fashion retail is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of KPI metrics for inventory management.
• Analytical, numerate with Excel and multi-source data handling.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Forecast stock levels by week, month and season and align them with targets.
• Analyse reports and set action plans for department and country needs.
• Manage auto-allocation settings to meet company plans.
• Consolidate stock weekly to optimise inventory across channels.
• Collaborate with store operations and COOs to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with Logistics for efficient stock movement.
• Assist training and development of team members.
• Oversee day-to-day work and escalate issues to Inventory Control Manager.
• Support process improvements to drive departmental efficiency.

Skills

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

Inventory management

Branch merchandising

Data analysis

Analytical

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

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 Europeteam, 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

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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