Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing - Disney Consumer Products
Core
Manage apparel categories and drive end-to-end global merchandise sourcing, production, and supply chain strategy for Disney Consumer Products.
Role type
Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing
Builds
Apparel products (toys, t-shirts, books) for Disney Parks, Disney Stores, and global retailers
Domain
Retail Merchandising / Apparel Manufacturing / Global Sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (apparel production)
Required skills
Global sourcing strategy, factory relationship management, cost negotiation, production tracking, 3D garment simulation, textile performance knowledge, supply base compliance, market analysis
Preferred skills
3D product creation tools (CLO, Browzwear), value engineering, cross-category optimization
Technologies
CLO, Browzwear, Excel, PowerPoint, MicroCharts
Responsibilities
Develop and execute short and long-term sourcing strategies; drive factory relationships and initial cost negotiations; manage development process from tech pack to bulk production; negotiate costing and propose value engineering options; transform data into information for quality assurance and root cause analysis; travel internationally to build supplier expertise; collaborate with design and technical teams on product execution.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership