Merchandising Assistant (temp) at UNIQLO
New York, NY 10261
About the Job
Introduction:
Fast Retailing Co. LTD (FR) is a leading global Japanese retail holding company that designs, manufactures and sells clothing under six main brands: Comptoir des Cotonniers, g.u., Helmut Lang, Princesse tam.tam, Theory and UNIQLO. With global sales in excess of $10.7 billion, FR is the world’s fourth largest apparel retail company, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer.
Today UNIQLO has more than 1,140 stores worldwide – seven of which are in the United States. Rapid expansion is targeted for the United States, China & Europe and UNIQLO is poised to enter new markets. With a corporate statement committed to changing clothes, changing conventional wisdom and changing the world, FR and UNIQLO are dedicated to creating great clothing with new and unique value to enrich the lives of people everywhere.
Position Overview:
We are looking for a Merchandising Assistant (hourly) to join the Merchandise Planning Team to support the day to day functions and needs of the team.
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Enter various forms of data into systems to support the allocation & merchandising applications
- Perform administrative duties as needed
- Create, generate & update excel based reports
- Order execution and maintenance
- Identify opportunities and implement processes to create efficiencies across the department
- Communicate and partner cross-functionally to inform and support the Merchandise Planning Team
- Manage workload and schedule to support and meet all deadlines with accuracy
- Other related duties to be assigned by direct supervisor
- Frequent in person collaboration
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum 1 year data entry experience
- High level of experience and proficiency in Excel
- Proficiency in other Microsoft Office products- Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Excellent analytical and mathematical proficiency with strong business and financial analysis skills
- Maintain a positive and friendly attitude and the ability to work with a variety of personalities, sometimes under intense situations
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
- Strong attention to detail
- Desire to learn, grow, and develop into a future Merchandise Planner
Hourly rate: $30.00
*The offered hourly rate 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.