Introduction:
Founded in Japan in 1980 and established in Australia in 2013, MUJI is a global brand dedicated to quality and environmental sustainability. We focus on contributing to a simple, pleasant life and society by creating products that can be used universally by customers who value simplicity and beauty. This commitment defines our path forward, and we invite you to join us as we work together toward a more sustainable and thoughtful future.
Our Values and Benefits
Our foundation is built on four core values: kindness, innovation, simplicity and sustainability. In the spirit of Kaizen, we foster a culture of continuous improvement, where we consistently refine our processes and empower our people to grow with the business. To support this, we offer:
- Competitive Pay: We offer attractive and competitive pay that consistently match or exceed market rates, providing financial peace of mind and consistency.
- Attractive Performance-Based Rewards: We recognise excellence through our annual performance incentives program where eligible employees can earn a discretionary bonus of up to 15% depending on their role, individual achievements and company performance.
- Exclusive Staff and Family Discounts: Access employee and family discounts on our product range, making it easier to integrate a simpler and more sustainable lifestyle into your own home.
- Flexible Hybrid Work Options: For eligible roles, we offer a hybrid work environment with 2 days to work from home each week, promoting flexibility and ensuring an ideal work/life balance.
- Career Progression Opportunities: We prioritise promoting from within, offering clear career pathways and progression opportunities for team members who want to grow their career with us.
- Ongoing Learning and Development: In the spirit of Kaizen, we empower our people to seek out learning opportunities. Whether it’s a new skill, certification or short course, we'll back you all the way because your growth fuels ours.
- Wellbeing Support: We are with you through life's up and down. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is one of the ways we invest in your wellbeing - offering you and your loved ones 24/7 access to free and confidential counselling, coaching, and practical support whenever life happens.
Description:
As a Visual Merchandiser - Layout Planner at MUJI Store Support Service, you will play a crucial role in optimising our store layouts, product placements, and space allocations to enhance the customer experience and maximise sales. By bringing data analysis, stock forecasting, and planogram design together with a highly collaborative, cross-functional approach, you will directly shape how our customers experience our brand. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering exceptional product experiences that create lasting customer satisfaction and embody our brand philosophy
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders to determine product facings, space allocations and to effectively execute monthly layouts across our various store formats
- Supporting promotional events, seasonal changes, and product launches through effective space planning
- Monitoring compliance with approved layouts and proactively providing recommendations for improvement
- Analysing sales and stock data to identify inventory trends, underperforming items, and top sellers
This is an exciting time to join our growing company, as we further expand our presence in Australia. Teamwork, collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset are at the forefront of our core values.
Skills and Experiences:
- Diploma or above in business, visual merchandising or related field
- 1-2 years’ experience in Merchandising, Space Planning, Inventory Management or a similar analytical retail role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- A strong understanding of retail industry trends and consumer behaviour
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, organisational and communication skills
- Strong analytical skills, with an ability to interpret and translate data into practical actions
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively with various stakeholders
- Proactive and results-driven mindset, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, and effectively deliver multiple concurrent projects with a strong commitment to deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
