Junior Merchandiser, Womenswear

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 a Womenswear J unior Merchandiser to sit within the EU Merchandising Planning team, based in our London office. You will be reporting directly into the Head of Merchandising for Women swear , working across functions and at a European level.This is an opportunity for someone looking to own your own product categories within a womenswear department. This is a permanent full-time position and as our W omenswear Junior Merchandiser, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement the commercial strategy for our womenswear collection.What you will be responsible for :Overseeing your division buying plan and providing information to ensure consistent management of productIdentifying and interpreting market trends through market research, whilst remaining aware of the activities of our primary competitorsEstablishing best practices to feedback and recommend products for the European market with Global Merchandising and Product Development teams in TokyoReviewing the weekly sales figures, completing analysis and actioning to continually update forward buying forecasts. Identifying trends which represent opportunities or risks to profitAgreeing on divisional budgets, seasonal pricing proposals, markdowns and promotional strategies in conjunction with stores and other merchandisers to achieve profit targetsCoordinating timing on range assortments and delivery with Global MerchandisingRegularly reviewing the delivery schedule forecasts and the actual intake of merchandise with the Production and Logistics Departments, anticipating and/or identifying potential problems and taking remedial action to resolve issuesManaging the optimisation of store stocks in line with sales performance to improve company profitability and maximise product availabilityCoordinating activities between all markets on layout plans and zoning to deliver the best layout in a timely manner for European storesEstablishing close contact with stores in order to assess the impact of the range and address opportunities, follow through with in-Store Merchandising and Marketing teams if requiredFollowing and revising the merchandise planning calendar to ensure all deadlines are met. Support the development of the critical pathWhat we are looking for :Category management e xperience in a fashion merchandising role, preferably womenswearUnderstanding and ability to apply merchandising principles and practicesYou will have a good understanding of store operations and supply chain processesHigh attention to detail and a hands-on approachCommercially savvy in order to manage business performanceComputer literate with expert knowledge of ExcelTeam player who effectively collaborates across functionsAbility to prioritise own workload to deliver to tight deadlinesProactive and can easily adapt to changeWhat we can offer you:26 days holiday + 8 bank holidays30% staff DiscountPerformance-based bonus schemeGroup Profit Share SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammePrivate Pension SchemeComplimentary tea and coffeeHybrid working model: 2 days remote, 3 days office-basedSocial events throughout the yearSeasonal sample salesVolunteer Day - twice a yearCommitment to Inclusion and Data ProtectionUNIQLO is an inclusive employer, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or other characteristics.We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and personal information; please refer to our privacy policy for details on our recruitment process.Recruitment Security NoticeAll official UNIQLO job postings will redirect you to our official careers page on Workday for application submission. The only exception is for roles advertised in Germany via the HeyJobs platform.UNIQLO takes recruitment security seriously and is committed to protecting the process from misuse. Stay alert and apply only through verified sources .