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The Merchandise Buying Coordinator at Disney Consumer Products supports the Merchandiser by coordinating day-to-day activities that enable the execution of seasonal merchandise strategies. This role focuses on operational coordination across suppliers and internal cross-functional partners to ensure accurate item data, timely purchase order processing, and on-time delivery. The Coordinator works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision, providing informal support to team members as needed, and escalating exceptions/risks appropriately.
Job Responsibility:
Play a crucial role in supporting the Merchandiser with the coordination and execution of seasonal merchandise activities
Participate in weekly department meetings, providing status updates and distributing meeting notes, action items, and follow-up communications
Support the Merchandiser with the day-to-day coordination and execution of seasonal merchandise activities, including timelines, samples, purchase orders, and delivery milestones
Coordinate merchandising system activities such as item/SKU set-up, data maintenance, cost and price updates, and documentation tracking
Prepare and maintain reporting, presentation materials, recaps, and status updates to support weekly business reviews, line reviews, and cross-functional communications
Manage sample coordination for line reviews and presentations
Track purchase orders, shipping status, and deliveries
partner with internal teams and vendors to support on-time delivery and escalate risks or exceptions
Serve as an operational point of contact for vendors and internal partners on routine inquiries
Coordinate returns, credit memos, clearance activities, and related follow-up
Gather competitive research, trend information, and market insights to support category planning and execution
attend trade shows as a learning opportunity
Requirements:
1+ years of experience in merchandising, buying coordination, retail product administration, supply chain coordination, or related business support role
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint) and comfort working with high-volume, detail-oriented data
Experience with merchandising systems (e.g., PLM or similar product lifecycle tools) and purchase order processes preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
ability to interact professionally with internal partners and vendors
Demonstrated organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail, proactive follow-through, and ability to identify exceptions and escalate appropriately
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Nice to have:
Experience supporting import/domestic transportation or product flow activities
Experience preparing recaps, decks, and operational reporting for business reviews