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 Position Details
  Title Retail Operations for Japan and Korea - Los Angeles
  Location USA / California, Southern
  Category Administration
    Customer Service
    Retail Operations
  Type Full Time
  Duration Permanent
  Criteria Entry Level
 
 Description
 
ABOUT US:
Located in Downtown Los Angeles, American Apparel is the largest vertically integrated clothing manufacturer and retailer in the United States. As an international brand, American Apparel manages all aspects of its business under one roof, which enables us to stay competitive, while avoiding exploitive labor tactics. It is this that also allows us to constantly discover new ways of doing business differently and to give back to those who keep our companys success blooming: our workforce. We take pride in being leaders of an industrial revolution.

At American Apparel, we believe that providing employees with decent working conditions in a technology-driven environment allows the company to attain the highest levels of efficiency. This structure of efficiency ensures American Apparel's competitive edge in the open global market. We are an equal opportunity employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
American Apparel is looking for a well managed Japanese speaking retail operations assistant. This positions principal duty is to communicate policy and procedural updates with our Japanese and Korean locations. You will also be coordinating promotions according to various holidays and seasonal shifts. A good understanding of Japanese retail business is necessary.

NOTE: This is an entry-level position with training available and hourly compensation based on previous work experience and salary history. The work environment is fast-paced, friendly, dynamic, and offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified individual. Other duties of this position include but are not limited to those described below:

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Communicate all retail related updates with Japanese and Korean locations
  • Collect feedback for new styles and promotions
  • Troubleshoot technical issues
  • Maintain records, reports and/or files
  • Use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Filemaker and our POS Retail Pro system to enter, access or retrieve data
  • Conduct weekly conference calls with Japan and Korea

    REQUIREMENTS:
  • Fluency (written and spoken) in Japanese and English languages
  • Detail oriented with intermediate to advanced excel skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Negotiation ability
  • Positive attitude
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good time management

    PREFERRED SKILLS:
  • Previous Japan retail experience
  • Computer savvy
  • Multi-lingual: Japanese and Korean fluency is a plus

    BENEFITS:
    Besides offering some of the highest wages in the apparel industry, we offer the following benefits to all of our employees, sewers and administrators alike, as a matter of policy:

  • Personal time-off
  • Affordable healthcare for employees and their families
  • Company-subsidized lunches
  • On-site masseurs
  • Free parking and subsidized bus passes
  • Free ESL classes
  • Free health and safety education
  • Free fitness classes

    IMPORTANT:
  • Check out www.americanapparel.net and www.americanapparelstore.com
  • You must have the required job skills
  • You must be authorized to work in United States for any employer
  • You must be able to attend an interview at our Downtown Los Angeles facility
  • You must be willing to work on-site at our Downtown Los Angeles facility: no contractors, no relocation offered

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