Merchandise Planner

Join to apply for the Merchandise Planner role at UNIQLO Job Title: Merchandise Planner (Permanent, Full Time position) Location(s): Downtown Toronto (position requires some travel to stores; presence at the office 5 days a week is preferred) Reporting to: Merchandising Planning - Manager Shape the Future of LifeWear in Canada At UNIQLO Canada, we don’t just sell clothes - we innovate essential styles for everyday life. As a global leader in high-quality, affordable apparel, we’re expanding our Canadian presence rapidly. Joining our dynamic Merchandising team to drive strategic growth, optimize inventory, and bring the magic of LifeWear to communities nationwide. As a Merchandise Planner, you’ll be the architect of Uniqlo Canada’s product strategy. You’ll blend analytics, intuition, and market insights to forecast demand, maximize sales, and ensure purchasing decisions are optimized. Your work will directly fuel our mission: to enrich lives through clothing. As part of Fast Retailing, the world’s third-largest apparel retailer, UNIQLO operates in 25+ countries, with a mission to create clothing that enhances everyday life. Our business is built on a unique model of efficiency, sustainability, and customer-first retail, making UNIQLO one of the most exciting global brands to work for. Position Overview The Merchandise Planner is responsible for identifying sales trends, providing strategy and direction to realize fiscal targets are achieved through multi-leveled action plans. They will be able to build financial sales strategies, gross margin and sales plans for multiple departments in a given area. The Merchandise Planner will manage and plan merchandise sales, including promotional and markdown plans to drive departmental sales, inventory, profit and sell through objectives. Also, they will provide in-season financial projections and strategies while identifying risks and opportunities to maximize profits. Job Description Build financial sales, gross margin and sales plans on a seasonal basis Reforecast business in-season based on current performance and present revised projections and recommendations to cross functional partners and senior leadership on a weekly basis Create allocation strategies, incorporating the merchandise plan and flow strategy to meet store inventory needs Review, analyze and adjust sales plans incorporating market trends and customer needs Create and plan product assortments (item, color, size) for each product category based on seasonal concepts Make product proposals to the global headquarters to ensure the necessary product assortments for our market. Manage inventory levels to ensure that sales are optimized and stores are without missing SKUs Place orders for both seasonal and replenishment product buys Strategize cross functionally to meet sales plans and achieve business targets What You Bring Passion for fashion and customer service Bilingual in both English and French is bonus Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or Mathematics preferred 3+ years of fashion retail merchandise buying Previous in-store retail experience and store planning experience an asset Excellent analytical and mathematical skills with a strong business and financial acumen, able to analyze numbers to create reporting and come up with a solution to resolve any issues identified Aware of current fashion trends and have an understanding of customer needs/demands Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communicate and work with internal local teams and external global teams Strong organizational and time management skills; able to handle multiple priorities to meet tight deadlines Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel, comfortable with pivot tables and lookup functions Independent with a high level of ownership, accountability and initiative Driven and has a sense of urgency Experience in working with global time zone Able to travel to different store locations to understand the operations Flexible schedule to support the business as needed What We Offer The opportunity to lead the accounting function of a globally respected brand during a key growth phase in Canada A results-driven, entrepreneurial culture where your decisions drive real business impact Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits Work in a modern office which is easily accessible by public transportation A high-visibility role with collaboration across global and regional executive teams Career growth in a company that values ambition, innovation, integrity, and performance Join Our Team If you live for data but love fashion, thrive on strategy but sweat the details - we want to hear from you. Join us and help redefine Canadian retail. We sincerely appreciate the interest and enthusiasm of all applicants. While every application is carefully reviewed, only candidates whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the position will be contacted. About Us Welcome to Uniqlo, where our journey from a single store in Hiroshima to a global brand embodies the essence of Japanese simplicity and innovation. Our founder, Tadashi Yanai, envisioned a company that transcends traditional fashion, focusing instead on creating high-quality, functional clothing that serves the everyday needs of people worldwide. This vision gave birth to our LifeWear concept—apparel that is simple, yet essential; designed to make life better for all. As you embark on your journey with UNIQLO, know that you are joining a company that never gives up. Every challenge we have faced has made us stronger, smarter, and more determined to push boundaries. We are more than just a fashion brand—we are a global movement driven by sustainability, purpose, discipline, and the belief that great clothing can change lives. Vision and Culture At Uniqlo, we embrace the Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement. This principle drives us to constantly refine our products and processes, ensuring that we deliver clothing that offers new and unique value. Our commitment to quality and innovation is evident in our fabric technologies, such as HEATTECH, which provides warmth without bulk, and AIRism, designed to keep you cool and comfortable. These advancements reflect our dedication to enhancing the everyday experiences of our customers. Our name, UNIQLO, is a blend of 'unique' and 'clothing,' symbolizing our mission to provide distinctive apparel that meets universal needs. We believe in the power of simplicity and strive to create designs that are both timeless and accessible, allowing individuals to express their personal style effortlessly. We invite you to embrace our core values of simplicity, quality, and continuous improvement. Together, we will continue to innovate and inspire, bringing the best of Japanese craftsmanship and philosophy to wardrobes around the world. Welcome to the Uniqlo family, where we are united in our pursuit of making everyday life better through exceptional clothing. #J-18808-Ljbffr