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 Apply Here vacancyoptions.com
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