Digital-Commerce Inventory Planner

UNIQLO; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

UNIQLO USA is seeking a Digital-Commerce Inventory Planner in New York to own allocation and replenishment strategies for the on-line store. You will partner with Merchandising, Logistics and Warehouse teams to ensure optimal stock levels and timely in‑stock performance across sites.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of allocation/planning or merchandising experience, strong Excel proficiency, and solid business analytics skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising/Retail, Finance, or similar.
• 3–5 years of allocation, planning or merchandising experience.
• High level of experience and proficiency in Excel.
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. Demandware knowledge a plus.
• Basic understanding of Retail Math (sales, gross margin, GMROI, WOH).
• Excellent analytical and mathematical proficiency with strong business and financial analysis skills.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills. Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to optimize sales including perfect in stocks.
• Ensure seasonal items are on-site immediately at the same time as inventory availability. Place orders for both seasonal and replenishment product buys.
• Review and analyze selling and manage product inventory for the E‑Commerce site.
• Closely work with Merchandising, Logistics and Warehouse partners to plan allocation strategies.
• Manage replenishment plans to ensure that sales are optimized, and make recommendations to better support the business.
• Cross‑functional partner supporting efforts of the Digital Marketing and Site Merchandising teams.
• Create and manage any exception-based reporting for any items with no sales.
• Interact with business leaders to support global initiatives to grow the business.
• Partner with customer service center to ensure quick resolution of any product issues and ensuring that customer service is up to speed with business needs.

Skills

Analytical proficiency

Strong communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising/Retail/Finance

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Demandware

Job description

JOB TITLE: Digital-Commerce Inventory Planner

REPORTS TO: Digital Commerce Inventory Manager

LOCATION: New York, NY

SCHEDULE: Hybrid- 3 days/week on‑site & 2 days/week remote

Company Overview:

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

Position Overview:

The Inventory Planner will manage product planning, and allocation and replenishment strategies for the UNQLO USA E-Commerce site. Mainly this position will manage the allocation & replenishment plan.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies to optimize sales including perfect in stocks.
• Ensure seasonal items are on‑site immediately at the same time as inventory availability. Place orders for both seasonal and replenishment product buys.
• Review and analyze selling and manage product inventory for the E‑Commerce site.
• Closely work with Merchandising, Logistics and Warehouse partners to plan allocation strategies.
• Manage replenishment plans to ensure that sales are optimized, and make recommendations to better support the business.
• Cross‑functional partner supporting efforts of the Digital Marketing and Site Merchandising teams.
• Create and manage any exception-based reporting for any items with no sales.
• Interact with business leaders to support global initiatives to grow the business.
• Partner with customer service center to ensure quick resolution of any product issues and ensuring that customer service is up to speed with business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Merchandising/Retail, Finance, or similar.
• 3‑5 year of experience in allocation, planning or merchandising capacity.
• High level of experience and proficiency in Excel.
• Proficiency in other Microsoft Office products – Word, PowerPoint, Outlook. Demandware knowledge a plus.
• Basic understanding of Retail Math (sales, gross margin, GMROI, WOH)
• Excellent analytical and mathematical proficiency with strong business and financial analysis skills.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills. Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.

**Salary: $140,000 - $146,000* annually**

The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, UNIQLO USA does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.