Recruitment Background and Department Mission

Our corporate statement is “Change clothing, change common sense, change the world,” and our clothing design concept is “LifeWear” (clothing that enriches the lives of everyone—the ultimate everyday wear). Sustainability is crucial to realizing this vision and is one of our top management priorities.
The Sustainability Department is advancing various initiatives, including addressing human rights and environmental impacts within the supply chain; responding to global social issues such as climate change and natural capital; transitioning to a circular business model—including promoting the repair, reuse, and recycling of clothing; and engaging in social contribution activities. We are seeking individuals with experience and skills across diverse fields who resonate with our challenges as described above and are committed to advancing our mission together.

Department Overview

The Sustainability Department is organized into four teams based on function: Business and Social Issue Resolution, Factory Working Environment Transformation, Global Environmental Management, and Disclosure. This position is intended for the Factory Working Environment Transformation Team. The team’s mission is to promote mutual growth between FR and its partner companies by creating a vibrant working environment for everyone in the supply chain related to FR’s business, thereby contributing to the provision of products that customers can purchase with confidence.

Job Description

You will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Monitoring working conditions at Fast Retailing’s production partners (contract factories) and addressing and preventing serious human rights violations through the hotline
• Implementing measures to create a better working environment (planning and executing programs such as harassment prevention, the promotion of women to management positions, and skills development)
• Improving supply chain transparency through factory information disclosure and communications on the Fast Retailing website
• Addressing social issues in the supply chain in collaboration with governments and international organizations
• The Job Description may change within the scope of duties related to each department at headquarters due to department transfers or organizational changes.

Career Path: Depending on your motivation and abilities, you may have the opportunity to gain experience working overseas or in other functions within the sustainability field.

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Work experience related to human rights in the supply chain
• Experience in sustainability-related work at organizations such as international organizations, government ministries, business associations, research institutions, and NPOs/NGOs
• Ability to proactively drive projects forward by engaging internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Legal knowledge of working conditions, labor affairs, and occupational safety and health
• Knowledge of and work experience in supply chains, particularly regarding manufacturing facilities

<Language Skills>
Ability to communicate in English and practical experience using the language (TOEIC score of 800 or higher is preferred). Since daily interactions with overseas team members (via email and web meetings) are common, and there are frequent meetings with external international stakeholders, practical English communication skills are required.

Company Name

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

Employment Type

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

Annual Salary

• Annual Salary Range: 6.72–12.60 million yen (Monthly Salary: 420,000–700,000 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 a.m.–9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Overtime may be required

• 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 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, Unemployment 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

• 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 with 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.

• Secondhand Smoke Policy: Smoking is prohibited on the 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.