Merchandising Manager- Adult Apparel at The Walt Disney Company

Kissimmee, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Consumer Products, Entertainment, Retail, ApparelIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in Merchandising, category management, or related retail functions – preferably in apparel
Proven track record of delivering financial results and driving merchandise strategy in a dynamic retail environment
Experience building product lines for a category or categories of business
Passionate about the customer with a strong ability to interpret data and translate insights into action
Submit a digital portfolio showcasing examples of apparel collections led

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end merchandising strategy for the adult apparel category from ideation to execution
Develop seasonal and long-term category strategies that align with the divisional objectives and meet or exceed financial targets (sales, margin, inventory)
Partner with planning and sourcing teams to build and deliver on annual financial plans, in-season forecasts, and category performance reviews
Champion the voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle to ensure the assortment is both relevant and innovative and delivers a Park focused look and feel for the category
Manage the product strategy for a sub-category (ownership of a smaller area of responsibility)
Monitor the global competitive landscape and consumer demographics to capture opportunity
Champion products developed in collaboration with the design teams and vendors to capitalize on trends, anticipate consumer demand, and drive product innovation in the category
Partner with Product Design and Sourcing to deliver seasonal product lines for the vertical park business that meet business objectives including sustainability goals
Understand and support strategies that build the right price/value from value to premium
Execute against opportunities to leverage products, co-brands and collaborations
Track SKU counts, KPIs, and COGs targets
Act as category and brand ambassador to cross-functional teams, showing up as compelling, dynamic, and knowledgeable in all stages of the merchant process and partner interactions where products are discussed
Actively participate in conversation and activities with sourcing, planning, and pricing to cost the line, and run financial scenarios
Actively participate in conversations with design to create a product line in all activities and key milestone meetings

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

MerchandisingApparelSoftlinesFinancial PlanningSales ForecastingInventory ManagementTrend AnalysisProduct StrategySourcingCategory ManagementPortfolio Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Merchandising Manager role?

This is a full-time role.

Who does the Merchandising Manager report to?

You will report to the Sr. Manager, Merchandising.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

The role involves owning the end-to-end merchandising strategy for adult apparel, developing seasonal strategies to meet financial targets, partnering with planning and sourcing teams, and championing consumer-focused innovation.

What should I submit with my application for this position?

Please submit a digital portfolio showcasing examples of apparel collections led, and share or disable any passwords for efficient review.

Is the salary or compensation mentioned for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.