Merchandise Buying Coordinator
Company: Disney Experiences
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: February 24, 2026
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Job Description:
About the Team and Role: 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. This is a Full-Time role
You will report to the Merchandise Buying Manager What You Will Do:
As a Merchandise Buying Coordinator, you will play a crucial role
in supporting the Merchandiser with the coordination and execution
of seasonal merchandise activities. This includes managing
timelines, samples, purchase orders, and delivery milestones. Your
efforts will ensure the smooth operation of merchandising
processes, contributing to the overall success of Disney Consumer
Products. - Participate in weekly department meetings, providing
status updates and distributing meeting notes, action items, and
follow-up communications to internal partners and vendors. - Strong
organizational, communication, and time management skills are
essential for this role. - 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, ensuring accuracy and adherence to
established processes. - 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, including requesting, receiving, organizing,
shipping, and maintaining showroom materials, photo books, and
assortment documentation. - Track purchase orders, shipping status,
and deliveries; partner with internal teams and vendors to support
on-time delivery and escalate risks or exceptions as needed. -
Serve as an operational point of contact for vendors and internal
partners on routine inquiries related to samples, item set-up,
purchase orders, and process requirements. - Coordinate returns,
credit memos, clearance activities, and related follow-up in
alignment with established workflows and Merchandiser direction. -
Gather competitive research, trend information, and market insights
to support category planning and execution; attend trade shows as a
learning opportunity. Required Qualifications: - 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. Preferred
Qualifications: - Experience supporting import/domestic
transportation or product flow activities. - Experience preparing
recaps, decks, and operational reporting for business reviews.
Education: - Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business,
Merchandising, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent
practical experience). Our Benefits: Disney offers a rewards
package to help you live your best life. This includes health and
savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that
only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at
https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits LI-Onsite DXMedia
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