Sourcing Specialist at The Walt Disney Company

Kowloon, Hong Kong

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, RetailIndustries

Knowledge of product-specific construction standards, materials, and manufacturing processes/techniques
Good negotiation skills
Proficient in English and Mandarin or Cantonese
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence vendors and drive production and operational efficiency
Understanding of China and Global testing, safety, and labeling requirements and impact to product design
Experience in merchandise sourcing and production management
Strong computer skills (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, MicroCharts, etc.)
Ability to work on multiple projects within specified time frames
Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Knowledge of free-trade agreements, duties, and resulting impact of sourcing strategies
3 years’ experience in Global Sourcing and/or Merchandising (desired)
Bachelor’s Degree (desired)
Product-specific technical degree and/or manufacturing experience (desired plus)
Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
Ability to communicate in other languages (desired plus)

Assist the Sourcing Manager in managing Hardline merchandise categories for Disney Theme Park Merchandise
Monitor sample development submissions, order/production follow-up
Initiate vendor set-up, ISU, PLM form completion, and data entry upon order award
Proactively assist the Sourcing Manager to meet measurable efficiencies of team communications, tasks, and overall workflow to support continuous improvement
Learn and assist the Sourcing Manager to follow up on action plans to improve the supply base and mitigate risk with measurable accountability
Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to ensure products placed with managed suppliers meet Disney quality standards
Manage production tracking reports, driving communication and troubleshooting exceptions and delays proactively
Identify opportunities to leverage tools, information, processes, and resources to optimize operational efficiency
Assist the Sourcing Manager to initiate vendor set-up process in the system
Work with suppliers to ensure cost updates are timely in PLM, enabling the Sourcing Manager to manage the order award process
Support the Sourcing Manager to consolidate discussions with factories and Product Design to seek new ideas, art techniques, applications, and materials to drive product innovation
Drive continuous improvement within the supply base to elevate supplier performance with measurable results
Proactively address issues or delivery delays to the Sourcing Manager timely