Sourcing Specialist at The Walt Disney Company

Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, RetailIndustries

Requirements

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)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

NegotiationPLMVendor ManagementProduction TrackingSupply Chain ManagementManufacturing ProcessesMaterials KnowledgeQuality AssuranceData Entry

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the core skills required for the Sourcing Specialist role?

Core skills include knowledge of product-specific construction standards, materials, and manufacturing processes; good negotiation skills; proficiency in English and Mandarin or Cantonese; outstanding written and verbal communication skills; and strong computer skills like Excel and PowerPoint.

What is the location or work arrangement for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualifications make a strong candidate for this position?

Desired qualifications include 3 years’ experience in Global Sourcing and/or Merchandising, a Bachelor’s Degree, product-specific technical degree or manufacturing experience, and proficiency in English with other languages as a plus.

What experience is preferred for the Sourcing Specialist position?

3 years’ experience in Global Sourcing and/or Merchandising is desired, along with experience in merchandise sourcing and production management.