Disney Experiences · 11 hours ago
Assistant Merchandise Buyer; Accessories, Jewelry & Headwear
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yr
1+ years expDisney Experiences is committed to creating happiness for families and fans through captivating products. The Assistant Merchandise Buyer will support the Merchandise Buying Manager in developing assortments for various sales channels and contribute to the merchandise strategy.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
Partner with the Merchandise Leader to develop and execute the assortment strategy for your department, ensuring alignment with financial goals
Support the Merchandise Leader with the quarterly development of key categories from product ideation through sample creation
Report and present quarterly insights on cross-functional market trends, competitive analysis, and identify white space opportunities
Analyze business performance weekly, identifying wins, risks, and opportunities
Participate in departmental and team meetings, including global cross-functionals and business review meetings
Responsible for managing the assigned department’s range plan, including setup, stage set coordination, and updates
Build relationships with key licensing partners and vendors to augment product assortments
Establishes relationships with omni-channel partners, including Site Merchandising, Marketing, Production, Visual, and Guest Services, to ensure the department’s product strategy is implemented accurately
Review site assets, product pages, and URLs, providing feedback to copy and photography teams
Partner with Site Merchandising to ensure assortment discovery
Lead the e-commerce turnover process, including the creation of turnover sheets, product details, photo sample tracking and presenting, and attend weekly fast-track meetings as needed
Prepare and maintain photobooks/playbook aligning with product flow calendar and quarterly showcase deliverables to support product hand-offs to Site Merchandising, Marketing, Copy & Creative
Monitor product quality reports with PI and Global Sourcing and communicate action plans
Support milestone meetings with presentation decks, business recaps, hindsight reports, and coordinating data points with Planning
Utilize quarterly business plans to select weekly product features for the homepage and Emails (JIRA) for your assigned department
Monitor and report on Bazaarvoice reviews to inform consumer-centric strategies
Ensure purchase order accuracy and approvals in line with buying and planning timelines
Track delivery of all category POs in partnership with the division Coordinator, logistics, and Sourcing. Escalate shipment issues in a timely manner and identify sales risks
Guide new vendors through the setup process as needed
Build and maintain strong relationships with global partners and stakeholders through consistent communication and reporting
Collaborate with key teams including Sourcing, Site Merchandising, Planning, O&O (Owned & Operated), GPC (Global Product Creation), and regional partners
Take ownership of your professional development through regular feedback and available training resources
Qualification
Required
1-2 years of experience in Product or Merchandising
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Solid presentation skills and ability to influence internal and external partners
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter mindset with adaptability and innovation
High attention to detail and accuracy
Collaborative approach and strong team orientation
Financial acumen
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Keynote
Flexibility to work across time zones as needed
Preferred
Experience in retail, ideally with an omni-channel retailer, buying related experience
Bachelor's degree with 2 to 3 years of related buying experience
Benefits
Health and savings benefits
Educational opportunities
Special extras that only Disney can provide
Company
Disney Experiences
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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Vice President, Synergy, Partnership Marketing & Promotions
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