Store Development Management

FAST RETAILING CO., LTD.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. in New York is seeking a Store Development Management & Control Assistant Manager to drive governance, financial oversight, procurement, and reporting for development projects.

You will collaborate with Real Estate, Design & Construction, Finance, and GHQ to ensure transparency, discipline, and timely deliverables, with a focus on Capex tracking and budget planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field.
• 1–3 years in PMO support or project coordination.
• Strong execution, detail-oriented, and accountable.
• Advanced Excel and analytics skills.

Responsibilities

• PMO framework, tracking standards, and governance processes.
• Maintain centralized visibility of project timelines and milestones.
• Monitor updates from Real Estate and Design/Construction teams.
• Send reminders and follow up to ensure timely status updates.
• Consolidate project information for transparency and reporting.

Skills

PMO support

Project coordination

Financial oversight

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder coordination

Coupa/Airtable

Japanese language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or business

Tools

Coupa

Airtable

Lucernex

Job description

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.

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, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

Unlocking The Power Of Clothing We believe we can turn the power of clothing into a force for good. By designing, making and selling good clothing, we can make the world a better place. Good clothing means simple clothing, high in quality, and built to last. It's clothing that enriches the lives of people who wear it by giving them comfort, protection and pleasure. It is produced in a way that is harmonious with nature, without excessive burden on the environment. Good clothing is made by people of diverse backgrounds working with energy and enthusiasm, under conditions where their health, safety and human rights are respected and upheld. And we will extend this same spirit to our customers and all our Stakeholders, working with them to aspire to a better society where we all thrive. This is our promise: to always work toward a better, more sustainable society. Fast Retailing embraces and promotes diversity and inclusion. We believe these concepts nurture our culture, helping to change our business, the people working within it, and all of society for the better. We respect and appreciate each individual’s points of difference and personality and strive to create a diverse team where every person has equal opportunity to use their greatest abilities to fulfill their potential.

Position Overview

The Store Development Management & Control Assistant Manager is a key support role within the Store Development, responsible for ensuring project governance, financial oversight, procurement management, and reporting. The role’s success is driven primarily by strong execution, diligence, and follow‑through. While a solid understanding of project finance is important, the core of this position is making sure tasks get done, deadlines are met, and processes are enforced. The coordinator works closely with Real Estate, Design & Construction teams, Finance, and GHQ to maintain transparency, accountability, and process discipline.

Job Responsibilities

• PMO & Project Governance Support PMO framework, tracking standards, and governance processes
• Maintain centralized visibility of project timelines and key milestones
• Monitor updates provided by Real Estate and Design/Construction teams
• Send reminders and follow up to ensure timely status updates
• Consolidate project information to ensure transparency and reporting consistency
• Escalate schedule risks or delays to management as needed
• Organize department meetings and track action items to ensure accountability
• Assist the Department Head in strengthening project governance and process discipline
• Project Finance & Capex Oversight Track Capex spending across development projects
• Support cost control and variance analysis
• Prepare and maintain Final Feasibility Study (FSS) documentation
• Consolidate and prepare financial and Capex reports for leadership and Headquarters
• Assist in planning and tracking departmental budgets, including travel
• Procurement & Systems Management Support PO creation, tracking, and Goods Receipt (GR) processing
• Monitor Coupa-related KPIs and system workflows
• Manage vendor onboarding and data maintenance
• Maintain project-related data in Airtable and Lucernex
• Reporting, Analysis & Database Management Maintain store development master database
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc reports to support decision-making
• Develop analytical reports related to project performance, financials, and operations
• Build and enhance internal tracking tools to improve efficiency and visibility
• Cross Functional & GHQ Coordination Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure data consistency and process alignment
• Support communication and reporting to Tokyo Headquarters
• Ensure timely delivery of required documentation and updates

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field preferred
• Experience: 1–3 years in PMO support, project coordination, financial oversight, or development operations
• Skills & Competencies: Exceptional execution and follow-through; ability to drive tasks to completion with accountability
• Highly diligent, detail-oriented, and responsible
• Solid understanding of finance, budgeting, or Capex principles
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Experience with Coupa, Airtable, or Lucernex is a plus
• Japanese language skills preferred

Salary

Salary: $93,000 - $120,000
*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. The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing 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.

Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer. UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,500 UNIQLO stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe and North America. The total number of stores across Fast Retailing's brands is now over 3,600. With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and change the world, Fast Retailing is dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere.

For more information about UNIQLO and Fast Retailing, please visit www.uniqlo.com and www.fastretailing.com. For additional information regarding Uniqlo Careers please visit our Global Career Page.