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As the Senior Manager, Merchandise and Buying team leads the creation and execution of the development of a quarterly product strategy, line architecture, assortment curation and regional product creation for the Disney Store across all distribution points. Accountability will be centered on North America, encompassing all Softline product categories for Apparel and Accessories. The Senior Manager will leverage guest and demographic data to evaluate assortments and respond to in-season performance, trends, hindsight analysis and learnings to inform future seasons. A comprehensive understanding of the connection between financial strategies and merchandise objectives is essential as you will drive the business by partnering and influencing various cross-functional teams. This role provides leadership to other managers, influences strategy within their functional area and delivers measurable business impact through operational excellence, team leadership and strategic decision-making. This is a Full-Time role and reports to the Director, Merchandising and Buying.
Job Responsibility:
Drive the creation of quarterly product strategy, line architecture, assortment plans and cross category integration for Apparel and Accessories, ensuring immersive storytelling for the brands best expression
Lead the team in developing regional product creation strategies and activations with vendors and licensees to drive product differentiation and frequency
Create the merchandise strategy and assortment curation for Apparel and Accessories to deliver a comprehensive tiered assortment strategy for all channels: e-commerce, brick and mortar locations, and marketplace
Assess marketplace trends, competitive activity and demographic insights to inform product strategies
Partner with Hardline counterpart in the development of seasonal “big bets”
Collaborate with O & O Merchandising and licensed partners to deliver a fresh co-branded landscape to drive brand excitement
Deliver product assortment strategies that meet divisional thresholds and best price/value ratios to consumer
Align divisional merchandising strategies with financial goals that optimize investments and maximize sell-through and productivity
Foster collaboration with cross functional partners, planning, marketing, and site merchandising to deliver product execution as well unlock opportunity
Lead and mentor Buying Manager, and other team members fostering high performing, accountable and inclusive culture
Inspire innovation, creative thinking and operational excellence across the team
Role-model company values and contribute to ongoing divisional process improvement
Requirements:
10+ years’ experience in merchandising, buying, retail strategy, or product development
Demonstrated experience developing strategic assortments across multiple product categories
Experience in a matrixed organization with cross-functional leadership responsibilities
Experience managing direct reports
Strong financial acumen, including margin management, P&L awareness, business forecasting, and investment strategy
Ability to identify and activate against consumer and market trends
Excellent communication, influencing, and presentation skills
Comprehensive understanding of category strategies, assortment architecture, and product development processes
Interprets and applies operational and strategic business insights across multiple categories
Identifies and resolves complex operational, strategic, and category-specific challenges
Influence long-term category direction and cross-functional decision-making
Impacts mid-to-long term product, financial, and guest experience outcomes
Drives category profitability, operational efficiencies, and strategic growth
Influences other managers, senior partners, and cross-functional stakeholders
Build strong internal and external partnerships with vendors, licensees, and regional teams
Ability to travel domestically as required and work fluctuating hours based on business needs
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent relevant experience
What we offer:
health and savings benefits
educational opportunities
special extras that only Disney can provide
bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided
full range medical, financial, and/or other benefits