Job Summary: About the Role & Team The Merchandise Planning Specialist impacts the business by assisting in the execution of quarterly/annual assortment plans.
As a Merchandise Planning Specialist, you will use data and analytics to plan and bring new product experiences to our Guests while optimizing returns. In this role, you will focus your strong communication skills on interpreting data and crafting reports to drive business performance!
The Merchandise Planning Specialist reports to a Merchandise Planner.
This is a Full-Time role.
What You Will Do You'll join a collaborative team of merchandise planners and specialists focused on developing plans to maximize sales and profitable return on inventory for The Walt Disney Company!
At any given time you may be doing the following:
Support Merchandise Planner to develop item/category assortment plans. Communicate add/drop assortment changes to help inform future orders
Review weekly sales performance and communicate recommendations to drive business performance
Support leader with business insights and analytics to optimize in-season opportunities and minimize liability
Partner with Merchandise Assistant to ensure all product releases are delivered on time and communicate any concerns immediately
Partner with Location Strategy & Allocation to confirm all in stock items are properly set up and selling in all intended locations
Proactively manage Planning tasks such as Return-to-Vendor and price changes
Identify stock concerns and proactively communicate action plan
Find opportunities to improve store performance through assortment changes
Assist the Planner in achieving all financial objectives with special projects, as needed.
Required Qualifications & Skills Strong financial and analytical skills
Communication and collaboration skills to work with peers and partners at varying levels
High level of attention to detail; proactive with strong follow-through skills
Organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workload
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to problem solve and meet challenging deadlines
High motivation and willingness to learn
Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of merchandise planning experience
Proficiency in Microsoft tools, Business Objects, and Oracle Retail
Education Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent work experience preferred
Additional Information Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at
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