Job Summary:

From toys to apparel, books to games, Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing (CPGP) brings our company's products, through stories and characters, to markets worldwide. With a portfolio of renowned franchises including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, 20CS, National Geographic and Star Wars, our efforts to deliver innovative and experiential products, designed to entertain and inspire, is industry leading and category shaping.

The Associate, Wholesale supports the Assistant Manager with wholesale operations for assigned accounts. Operation functions include purchase order management and internal and retailer systems maintenance. Position to work closely with integrated retail teams and cross functional partners including Global Product Creation, Sourcing, IT and Logistics.

Responsibilities:

• You will maintain purchase order accuracy, maintenance and track purchase order delivery. Work with manager to provide updates to business partners to maintain accurate information. Validate information sent on Sales orders by using a systems generated report.
• You will be responsible for managing range plan updates, product attribute sheet, item setup, internet spec sheet and PO creation process in company database system quarterly. Set up assortments with outside company to generate UPCs.
• You will build and maintain retailer assortment sheets which will include assisting with costing, style attributing and reaching out to cross functional sourcing partners to retrieve pending information and data inputs
• You will review all EDI transmissions from retailers and validate orders against assortment sheet. Maintain orders for stores and .com and work closely with teams to revise POs.
• You will provide weekly status updates on PO process concerning initial, revisions and any challenges that may arise both on the retailer side and wholesale side. Participate in internal meetings to discuss delivery status and escalate & resolve issues.
• You will maintain accurate and updated records of assortment recaps and on order.
• Extensive cross-functional communication and partnership - field phone calls regarding PO and assortment sheet accuracy, cost discrepancies, deliveries etc.
• You will work with IT team to create system efficiencies to help solve for system challenges. Lead contact for any systems development regarding PO process.
• You will manage and track all production samples and coordinate photo samples for retail partners. Manage retailer's samples and works with sourcing team to ensure on time delivery. Manage in house samples and archiving process each season.
• You will work collaboratively with all internal support departments to ensure merchandise efforts are well communicated
• You will provide overall administrative support including samples, data entry, copying, printing and general filing.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing operations, planning or sourcing
• Full understanding of the components involved in creating a successful merchandise production calendar
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and comfortable adapting to purchasing systems
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to coordinate others and lead a cross-functional team

Required Education

• High school degree or equivalent

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Additional Information:

Benefits and Perks: 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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About Parks, Experiences and Products:

The Parks, Experiences and Products segment includes Disney’s iconic travel and leisure businesses, which include six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia, a top-rated cruise line, a popular vacation ownership program, and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Disney’s global consumer products operations include the world’s leading licensing business across toys, apparel, home goods, digital games and apps; the world’s largest children’s publisher; Disney store locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Merchandise Sourcing & Distribution, LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Parks, Experiences and Products.

Disney Merchandise Sourcing & Distribution, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.