Assistant Merchandise Buyer; Accessories, Jewelry & Headwear

About This Role

This role supports the Merchandise Buying Manager in developing product assortments for Disney's e-commerce and retail platforms, focusing on accessories, jewelry, and headwear. The individual will contribute to merchandising strategy, analyze business performance, and build relationships with licensing partners and cross-functional teams to drive sales targets.

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
• Manage 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
• Establish relationships with omni-channel partners, including Site Merchandising, Marketing, Production, Visual, and Guest Services, to ensure product strategy is implemented accurately
• Lead the e-commerce turnover process, including turnover sheets, product details, photo sample tracking, and attending weekly fast-track meetings
• Monitor product quality reports with PI and Global Sourcing and communicate action plans

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 to 3 years of related buying experience
• 1-2 years of experience in Product or Merchandising

Nice to Have

• Experience in retail, ideally with an omni-channel retailer, buying related experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits