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Project Manager - SCM Application Operations

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Uniqlo

17d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You need experience in IT project management for SCM applications, supply chain knowledge, strong communication skills, SQL experience, retail IT background, and business-level English.
  • You will manage SCM application operations, collaborate with teams to resolve issues, develop procedures, analyze supply chain data, and lead enhancement projects while communicating updates to stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Experience in multiple IT project management in SCM application or related technologies started from business requirements definition.
  • Understanding of Supply Chain Management process including inventory management.
  • Excellent communication skill to collaborate with stakeholders in multiple countries, external parties.
  • Experience in system development from coding to system tests by using basic technology such as SQL.
  • Experience in the IT department of the Retail industry.
  • Ability and eagerness to expand own capability of business area coverage.
  • Business level English proficiency, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts in both written and verbal forms.
  • SCM application implementation or maintenance experience (i.e. Anaplan).

Responsibilities

  • SCM Application Operations (50% FTE)
  • Oversee the day-to-day operation of SCM application which was developed by HQ in Japan to ensure system availability, performance
  • Collaborate with IT team and vendors in Japan to resolve technical issues
  • Collaborate with UNIQLO inventory control team, store operation team to resolve operational issues and implement enhancements
  • Develop and maintain operational procedures, training materials for SCM application
  • Business Process Reengineering (50% FTE)
  • Define business and system requirements for SCM and related system throughout discussion with UNIQLO inventory control team
  • Analysing the supply chain data to understand problems, identify reasons and work out possible solutions or putting alternative plans in place
  • Convincing HQ team of the specific requirements in the EU region by quantifying the ROI
  • Lead the project management activities for SCM application enhancement including, budgeting, project planning, monitoring
  • Communicate project status, updates, risks to stakeholders and senior management

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Project Manager - SCM Application Operations.

Where is this position based?

This position is based in the London office.

Who will the Project Manager report to?

The Project Manager will report to the IT Manager.

What teams will the Project Manager work closely with?

The Project Manager will work closely with the inventory control team, operations, and the IT team in Japan.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The main responsibilities include overseeing SCM application operations and leading business process reengineering efforts.

What percentage of the role is focused on SCM Application Operations?

50% of the role is focused on SCM Application Operations.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include experience in IT project management in SCM applications, knowledge of supply chain management processes, and excellent communication skills.

Is experience in the retail industry preferred?

Yes, experience in the IT department of the retail industry is a nice-to-have attribute.

What level of English proficiency is required?

Business level English proficiency is required, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

What benefits does UNIQLO offer?

UNIQLO offers benefits such as 26 days holiday, staff discount, global profit share scheme, private medical care, and a hybrid working model.

Is there a requirement for a portfolio with the application?

Yes, applicants are encouraged to upload a CV in English and a portfolio if applicable.

What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?

UNIQLO is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all profiles, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, or background.

How many days per week is remote work allowed in this role?

Hybrid working is allowed, with 2 days from home and 3 days in the office.

What type of support does UNIQLO provide for employee well-being?

UNIQLO provides an Employee Assistance Programme and supports employee wellness initiatives.

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Uniqlo

Changing clothes. Changing conventional wisdom. Change the world.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

About UNIQLO LifeWear 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, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives. About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. With global sales of approximately 2.77 trillion yen for the 2023 fiscal year ending August 31, 2023 (US $18.92 billion, calculated in yen using the end of August 2023 rate of $1 = 146.2 yen), Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer. UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,400 UNIQLO stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe, and North America. The total number of stores across Fast Retailing's brands is now close to 3,600.