Recruitment Background and Department Mission

UNIQLO, a core brand within the Fast Retailing Group, has adopted “LifeWear” (clothing designed to enrich the lives of everyone—the ultimate everyday wear) as its clothing-making philosophy. This philosophy embodies sustainability itself, and through all of our business activities, we aim to realize a sustainable society by joining forces with outstanding individuals, companies, and other partners who share our vision.

Through our daily business activities, we create truly good clothing—clothing that offers unprecedented new value. By providing people all over the world with the joy, happiness, and satisfaction of wearing good clothing, we aim to “change the world for the better.” That is the sustainability we strive for.

As such, we are now called upon to go beyond the social contribution activities and ethical sourcing we have focused on thus far, and to promote sustainability initiatives that simultaneously address both “business challenges” and “societal challenges.” Therefore, for this position, we are seeking candidates who not only have experience in social contribution initiatives but also possess experience and skills across diverse fields—individuals who resonate with our direction as described above and are eager to take on this challenge with enthusiasm.

Mission and Job Description for Each Area

The following duties are anticipated for this position. Since many of these duties are closely interrelated, depending on your specific responsibilities, you may be assigned tasks that span multiple areas.

(1) Factory Working Environment Transformation Team

• To prevent labor issues from arising in the supply chain, this team identifies potential risks, formulates response policies and countermeasures, monitors working conditions, and implements preventive and corrective measures. Additionally, the team communicates these activities both internally and externally (including collaboration with and support for overseas locations).

(2) Social Innovation Team

• Guided by our sustainability statement, “Turning the Power of Clothing into the Power of Society,” we aim to solve social issues and create new value through the apparel business. We contribute to social stability and sustainable development by collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders—including customers, United Nations agencies, and NGOs—and plan and execute initiatives that make an impact both globally and locally.

(3) Global Environmental Management Team

• In addition to addressing global issues such as climate change and biodiversity, the team implements programs to combat environmental pollution in the supply chain and realize a circular economy, thereby promoting the reduction of environmental impact.

(4) Disclosure Team

• With investors and experts as our primary stakeholders, we aim to enhance corporate value by accurately and comprehensively disseminating sustainability-related information to the public.
• Appropriate disclosure of information across various media, centered on Fast Retailing’s corporate website

<https://www.fastretailing.com/jp/sustainability/>

• Preparation of the Sustainability Report

<https://www.fastretailing.com/jp/sustainability/report/>

• ESG Investment Initiatives

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

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Individuals who can share the same perspective as senior management and tackle challenges as active agents of change
• Ability to communicate in English and practical experience using the language (TOEIC score of 800 or higher is preferred)
• Must have experience in at least one of the following areas

(1) Project management experience at a business company (such as a trading company, plant engineering firm, or major manufacturer)
*Example of relevant experience

• Experience addressing environmental and labor issues in projects such as the construction of overseas facilities
• Experience in building supply chains for domestic and international production sites
• Experience conducting climate and environmental surveys in energy-related businesses (coal, solar, wind)

(2) Practical experience related to various areas of sustainability at consulting firms, government agencies, or similar organizations

Company Name

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

Employment Type

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

Annual Salary

• Annual Salary Range: 6.72–17.20 million yen (Monthly Salary: 420,000–956,000 yen)
• Allowances: 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, and is not limited to the figures listed above.

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 AM–9:00 AM and 2:00 PM–8:00 PM; 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 considered workdays). Annual paid leave, special leave (including leave for weddings and bereavement), and childcare and family care leave programs, etc.
*In addition to paid annual 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

Employee stock ownership plan, mutual aid association, partner welfare programs, employee discount program, cafeteria, dedicated shuttle bus (for commuting to the Ariake office), defined contribution pension plan

Other

• We are actively hiring mid-career professionals across our 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 advance to the final selection stage for only one position at a time.
• Based on your submitted resume and interview performance, we may contact you to discuss opportunities at other companies within the Fast Retailing Group or for different positions.

• Measures Against Secondhand Smoke: Smoking is prohibited on the premises and indoors, and 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.