Senior Branch Merchandiser

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 Senior Branch Merchandiser to sit within the Europe team, based in our London office. You will work closely with the inventory control manager as well as the merchandising planning and store operations team to understand and execute the planned inventory strategy for your selected product areas. This is an opportunity for a driven and analytical inventory professional to make a direct impact on product availability across UNIQLO Europe. Working closely with retail, merchandising, and logistics teams, you will use data and insight to optimise stock levels, maximise sales opportunities, and ensure customers can find the products they want, wherever they shop. What you will be responsible for: • Managing inventory levels across stores and e-commerce to maximise product availability and sales. • Analysing stock performance and making data-driven decisions to achieve key business KPIs. • Optimising auto-allocation settings to ensure the right products are in the right place at the right time. • Driving stock consolidation and redistribution activities to improve inventory efficiency. • Partnering with retail, merchandising, and logistics teams to resolve stock issues and improve performance. • Supporting inventory strategies across multiple European markets. • Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and operational efficiency. Skills, Experience and Attributes: • 3+ years experience in branch/allocation or international merchandising is needed • Proven experience in inventory management, stock planning, branch merchandising, or a similar retail function. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make commercial decisions. • Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets and reporting tools. • A solid understanding of inventory KPIs, stock flow, and allocation principles. • Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams. • Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. • Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines. • Previous experience within fashion, retail, or e-commerce is advantageous. What we can offer you: • 26 days of paid leave per holiday year + 8 bank holidays • Staff Discount 30% • Global Profit Share Scheme • Employee Assistance Programme • Private Medical Care (optional) • Private Pension Scheme (optional) • Travel to work loan scheme • Hybrid working, 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home (during probation period, more time in office maybe required) • Social events throughout the year • Seasonal Sample Sales • Volunteer Day – twice a year • Great Location - Close to transport links, underground Piccadilly and Oxford Street stations. Close by to shops restaurants/bars/cinema and gyms UNIQLO is proud to be a Living Wage Foundation-accredited employer, committed to paying all our UK employees a real Living Wage. Commitment to Inclusion and Data Protection UNIQLO is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and personal information; please refer to our privacy policy for details on our recruitment process. Recruitment Security Notice All 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 recruitment process from misuse. #LI-HYBRID #LI-POST