Merchandising Planning Assistant

UNIQLO; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNIQLO USA is seeking an early-career Merchandising Planning Assistant in New York, NY, to support the Merchandising Planning team with product performance analysis and financial planning. This role collaborates with planners and cross-functional partners to drive efficiency across inventory, allocation, replenishment, and sales strategies.

The position emphasizes hands-on analysis, learning business processes, and contributing to inventory productivity while growing a career in merchandising

Qualifikationen

• Entry-level to early-career experience in merchandising or planning.
• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with local and global teams.

Aufgaben

• Support weekly and monthly financial plans for sales, gross margin, and inventory at the item and subcategory level.
• Analyze sales and inventory performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide recommendations to the Merchandising team.
• Support in-season business reforecasting based on current sales and inventory performance.
• Assist in developing seasonal merchandise and product strategies based on business performance, customer demand, and market opportunities.
• Support assortment planning across items, colors, sizes, and product categories.
• Assist with allocation and replenishment strategies to optimize inventory levels and maximize sales.
• Support production and inventory planning, including purchase orders, stock plans, and product flow.
• Analyze newly launched products and provide recommendations regarding inventory, replenishment, and future ordering decisions.
• Support markdown planning and analyze the impact of pricing decisions on sales, inventory, gross margin, and sell-through.
• Conduct competitive and market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and potential product opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Store Operations, Inventory Planning, and other business partners to support product strategies.
• Prepare business reports, presentations, and analyses for Merchandising leadership.
• Develop a strong understanding of UNIQLO products, customers, merchandising processes, and business strategy.
• Participate in training and development opportunities designed to build merchandise planning and business-analysis capabilities.
• Support additional merchandising projects and initiatives as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

REPORTS TO: Men's Merchandising Manager

LOCATION: New York, NY (hybrid)

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 Merchandising Planning Assistant supports the Merchandising Planning team in driving product performance and achieving key financial and inventory objectives. Working closely with experienced Merchandise Planners and cross-functional partners, this role will provide hands‑on support across product planning, assortment strategy, inventory management, allocation, replenishment, and financial analysis.

The Merchandising Planning Assistant will analyze product performance, identify business trends and opportunities, and support strategies that drive sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, and customer satisfaction.

This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is highly analytical, commercially minded, detail-oriented, and interested in building a career in Merchandising and Merchandise Planning.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the development of weekly and monthly financial plans for sales, gross margin, and inventory at the item and subcategory level.


• Analyze sales and inventory performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and provide recommendations to the Merchandising team.


• Support in-season business reforecasting based on current sales and inventory performance.


• Assist in developing seasonal merchandise and product strategies based on business performance, customer demand, and market opportunities.


• Support assortment planning across items, colors, sizes, and product categories.


• Assist with allocation and replenishment strategies to optimize inventory levels and maximize sales.


• Support production and inventory planning, including purchase orders, stock plans, and product flow.


• Analyze newly launched products and provide recommendations regarding inventory, replenishment, and future ordering decisions.


• Support markdown planning and analyze the impact of pricing decisions on sales, inventory, gross margin, and sell-through.


• Conduct competitive and market research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and potential product opportunities.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Store Operations, Inventory Planning, and other business partners to support product strategies.


• Prepare business reports, presentations, and analyses for Merchandising leadership.


• Develop a strong understanding of UNIQLO products, customers, merchandising processes, and business strategy.


• Participate in training and development opportunities designed to build merchandise planning and business-analysis capabilities.


• Support additional merchandising projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Entry-level to early-career experience in Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Buying, Allocation, Inventory Management, Finance, Retail, or a related field preferred.


• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude, including an understanding of retail math and business metrics.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.


• Ability to analyze data and translate findings into actionable business recommendations.


• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership.


• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with local and global teams.


• Ability and willingness to learn new systems and software platforms specific to UNIQLO merchandising processes.


• Genuine interest in retail, merchandising, products, customers, and developing a long-term career within merchandise planning.

**Salary: $80,000 - $86,000* 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.