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 https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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　　Job ID: 10077835

　　Location: Kissimmee,Florida

　　Job Posting Company: Consumer Products Games & Publishing

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