Disney Hiring – Sourcing Specialist

Job Description:

GLOBAL MERCHANDISE SOURCING is part of Consumer Products, Games & Publishing and functions within the Global Product Creation organization. This organization is focused on brand strategy, product design, and merchandise sourcing. Through these centers of excellence we deliver high-quality, innovative product that is safe and responsibly sourced to consumers in all retail channels around the world, while providing a unique guest experience. Global Merchandise Sourcing cultivates a thriving team and strong partnerships around the world and partners with best-in-class suppliers to consistently evolve our quality, sustainability, and risk management initiatives to drive productivity and profitability through strong internal/external partnerships and proactive mitigation of cost drivers. The team works towards continuously improving supplier relationships and cultivating global and cross-functional partnerships.

Job Responsibilities:

• Track progress of production cycle against key milestone dates through daily maintenance of the Development Tracking Report, Development Boards, and Global Retail Plans.
• Prepare any ad hoc reports as requested (production timelines, status updates, etc.).
• Manage the workflow of data entry tasks, including supplier setups, item setups, financial roadmaps, and invoicing.
• Liaise with suppliers and global partners to ensure Disney guidelines are followed to avoid late deliveries and chargebacks due to non-compliance.
• Provide accurate shipment status information from factories.
• Contact suppliers to follow up and verify the accuracy of provided data, resolve routine issues, and ensure supplier alignment with Disney processes and procedures.
• Assist in managing the merchandise sourcing & production of Hardlines categories for worldwide retail locations in partnership with the Associate Sourcing Manager and/or Manager, Sourcing.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
• Follow up with supplier communication regarding any outstanding samples (Approval, PP, TOP, etc.)

Job Requirements:

• Ability to influence internal stakeholders and drive efficient decision making.
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities; able to handle multi-task projects and sustain multiple workflows and deadlines.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication and computer skills. (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Easily adaptable to new and evolving processes, procedures, and systems.
• 2 years of related experience, preferably in Retail Sourcing, Buying or Product Development.Detail oriented, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced and changing organization.
• Passion for diversity and respect for others
• Interest in understanding macroeconomic pressures and variables that influence global sourcing decisions.

Job Details:

Company:  Disney

Vacancy Type:  Part Time

Job Location: Ft. Walton Beach, FL, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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