Recruitment Background

At the Fast Retailing Group, employees worldwide are working together to expand and evolve our e-commerce business in order to deliver the new shopping experiences that customers truly desire. “The clothes customers really want, available when they want them, and ready to buy right away”—to be the first in the world to realize this fundamental business principle, we strive to deeply understand customer needs and provide new shopping experiences both in-store and online. For this position, we are seeking a leader who will drive the evolution of UNIQLO’s e-commerce business in Japan and, in the future, lead the advancement of our global e-commerce operations.

Department Overview

The Japan Digital Commerce Department, to which you will be assigned, is responsible for everything from strategy formulation to execution in the e-commerce business, including analyzing market trends and planning product strategies. Positioning the e-commerce business as the “world’s largest flagship store,” the department aims for accelerated business growth by considering optimal product assortments from a customer-centric perspective, planning to prevent stockouts, and developing new product opportunities based on performance metrics and customer feedback.

Job Description

As a product planner for UNIQLO’s e-commerce business, you will be responsible for creating business plans and devising and executing initiatives.

• You will analyze market trends and customer needs to create business plans (production, sales, inventory, and sales absorption plans) for your assigned area.
• Optimize inventory management and formulate sales strategies based on actual sales performance and demand forecasts to contribute to customer satisfaction and maximize sales
• Collaborate with relevant departments (Marketing, Production, Warehousing, Inventory Control, and Customer Service) to drive strategic initiatives aimed at achieving sales targets
• Provide training and development for overseas e-commerce staff to support business growth in countries where the company operates

*The Job Description is subject to change within the scope of duties related to each department at headquarters due to departmental transfers or organizational changes.

Career Path

After gaining experience in UNIQLO’s Japanese operations, you are expected to take on roles in overseas operations or with other brands. Examples of past hires are as follows:
—Case Study 1: Joined in 2020. After handling inventory management and merchandise planning for the Japan e-commerce business, the employee spent approximately one year supporting overseas operations at the global headquarters. In 2022, they were assigned to the Philippines as the head of the e-commerce business, where they are currently contributing to building the local business and training staff.
—Case Study 2: Joined in 2017. As a project manager at the global headquarters, they led the launch support for new e-commerce markets and the deployment of e-commerce system infrastructure, before moving to product planning and digital marketing for the Japanese e-commerce business. Since 2021, they have been stationed in India as the head of e-commerce business launch.

As described above, there are abundant opportunities to lead the global business growth of our brand over the medium to long term, such as in roles like Head of E-Commerce for various countries and regions or Head of New Business Development. We actively consider career development and internal transfers—including to other departments—based on your aspirations and aptitude.

Required Knowledge, Experience, and Skills

• Experience leading business transformation for both our company and client companies with a strong customer-centric focus
• Experience identifying fundamental issues based on quantitative results, logically evaluating measures, and executing them
• Experience taking the initiative to demonstrate leadership, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and driving projects forward effectively
• Japanese: Business level or higher (JLPT N2 or higher); required for daily use in internal meetings and document preparation

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in merchandising (MD) and inventory management at apparel or retail companies
• English proficiency: Business level or higher (TOEIC 700 or higher); oral communication skills are particularly important

Company Name

UNIQLO Co., Ltd.

Employment Type

Full-time Employee (Permanent Position, with a 3-month probationary period)

Annual Salary

• Annual Salary Range: 6.2–10.5 million yen (Monthly Salary: 390,000–570,000 yen)
• Allowances: Regional allowance, commuting allowance, overtime pay, etc. (*All subject to company regulations)
• Bonuses: Semi-annual bonuses twice a year, year-end bonus (eligibility and amount determined based on company performance and performance evaluations)
• Promotions twice a year (determined based on performance evaluations)

*Salary will be determined based on company regulations, taking into account your previous annual income and experience, in addition to the above criteria

Working Hours

Flexible work hours or managerial/supervisory position

• Flexible work schedule

Standard daily working hours: 8 hours; Break: 1 hour
Core hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Flexible hours…6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Overtime work may occur

• Supervisors

Based on the working hours of the employee’s department; left to the employee’s discretion

Holidays and Leave

Two days off per week (Saturdays and Sundays; national holidays are workdays) Annual paid leave, special and bereavement leave, childcare and family care leave systems, etc.
*In addition to paid leave, special leave is granted in the first and second halves of the fiscal year (the number of days granted varies depending on employment status and the company to which the employee belongs)

Insurance Coverage

Social Insurance (Health Insurance, Employees’ Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance)

Employee Benefits and Programs

Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Mutual Aid Association, Partnered Welfare Programs, Employee Discount Program, Cafeteria, Dedicated Shuttle Bus (for commuting to the Ariake Office), Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Other

• Our company actively recruits mid-career professionals across various Group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We would appreciate it if you could review the information below and consider applying.
• Within the Fast Retailing Group, you may apply to multiple companies simultaneously. However, please note that even if the selection process proceeds at multiple companies, you can only advance to the final selection stage for one position at a time.
• Based on your submitted resume and interview performance, we may suggest other companies or positions within the Fast Retailing Group.
• Measures Against Secondhand Smoke: Smoking is prohibited on company premises and indoors; we do not have designated smoking rooms. (Smoking is prohibited during working hours, including break times.)

Ariake Headquarters: 1-6-7 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, UNIQLO CITY
*Your location may be changed to a location designated by the company, including overseas locations.