Procurement Coordinator

Company Overview:

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

Position Overview:

The Procurement Coordinator will assist the Manager of Procurement in implementingprocurement strategies and processes to enable and optimize the growth of UNIQLO’s US store operations. This position will work with the store teams and external vendors to increase profitability and maximize efficiencies through root cause analysis both remotely and on site. As working with the warehouse and vendors, a basic knowledge of warehouse, transport, and logistical operations and lead times is highly desired.

Job Responsibilities:

• Communicates with the stores to prepare purchase orders for supplies.

• Assist in vendor relations. Identify, provide recommendations, and execute programs /processes designed to improve such metrics.

• Build relationships with key stakeholders in order to gather category requirements and specifications from departments, category, and subject matter experts.

• Drive cost savings through regimented procurement strategies and processes.

• Assist on projects related to cost reduction/containment and delivering cost savings and service improvements.

• Responsible for management of both store and warehouse inventory of store

consumable items to ensure no out of stock (i.e. size cubes, shopping bags, etc).

• Manage the allocation of supplies to the stores.

• Communicate with Global Procurement in Japan to order fixture supplies.

• Document and manage invoices.

• Other related duties to be assigned by direct supervisor.

• Travel may be required (25%) to store to see real situation and improve overall situation.

• Other related duties to be assigned by direct supervisor

• Frequent in person collaboration

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Required store experience more than 1 year

• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Google Suites

• Ability to work collaboratively and openly with cross-functional business partners

• Highly organized and able to work well in an in a high-energy, fast-paced environment

marked by change and rigorous time lines

• Great time management skills and strong communication; ability to directly

communicate with any and all levels including top management

• Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills

• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality

• Strong ability to self-start and look to improve things on his/her own without necessarily

getting direct instruction from supervisor

• Strong alterations knowledge highly desired

Salary: $77,000 - $100,000 annually*

• The offered salary or salary range 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

The Company is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing 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.