Associate Sourcing Manager-Responsible Sourcing & Production

Job ID 10104725 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Nov. 08, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

The Associate Sourcing Manager (ASM), Responsible Sourcing & Production Management will work in partnership with the Senior Manager and Manager, Responsible Sourcing & Production Management to stand up a new organization, passionate about Responsible Sourcing and Production Management. This role will also be a driver within the production management product lifecycle, which will work in partnership with business partners in Product Development, Planning and Global Sourcing. This will be accomplished by using manufacturing data to measure performance to establish KPI’s that will drive continuous improvement in ordering, manufacturing and quality. This role will also partner in the execution of long-term strategies to achieve Disney’s Sustainability and Transparency goals, while continuing to drive a more diverse supplier base. Come be part of this dynamic team!

What You Will Do

You will drive the business by using data and analytics to drive strategies to increase efficiency across all markets and distribution channels (owned & operated retail and wholesale). The ASM, Responsible Sourcing & Production Management will partner with nearly 100 team members in 6 countries managing 600+ suppliers which provides vertically developed merchandise for Parks & Resorts, shopDisney.com, and our wholesale partners worldwide.

You will report to the Senior Manager and/or Manager, Responsible Sourcing & Production Management. The position may require travel domestically and internationally (typically less than 10%; as needed only).

This position will be located in Kissimmee, Fl.

Production Management

Manage production management and responsible sourcing efforts for multiple categories within a division. Work with suppliers to ensure key landmarks are met, to include:
Aggregation and acceptance of orders across all business units
Production tracking and reporting
In season management to changing business needs
Implement effective handoffs between Development Sourcing and Responsible Sourcing/Production at time of PO.
Manage and effectively communicate vendor T&A/production back-off timelines, T&A weekly progress reporting, and shipment troubleshooting/communication to affected regions.
Own in season push/chase/cancel requests and troubleshoot and communicate any production delays and challenges.
Evaluate initial ways of working and develop plans for efficiency in monitoring data and communicating with partners that are consistent across the team.
Prepare standard and/or any ad-hoc reports as requested (time and action calendars, production timelines, status updates, etc.).
Implement and supervise progress on strategic sourcing initiatives, i.e. Source Country Diversification, Sustainability & Supply Chain Transparency.
Own evaluating suppliers through the PO/production process. Partner with the Development Sourcing team will to determine long-term strategies and supplier positioning for the business.

Sourcing

Contribute to sourcing strategies that support the company goals; Source Country Diversification, Sustainability and Supply Chain Transparency.
Guide and facilitate consistent strategies that align with overall Disney Experiences and Parks Retail business priorities.
Seek new opportunities, ideas, techniques and materials to facilitate product development innovation

Collaboration and Communication

Use knowledge of our products to manage the needs of diverse partners and ensure collaboration with cross-functional teams and vendors

Required Qualifications & Skills

3+ years related experience preferably in specialty retail or consumer products
Exposure to Sourcing & Production of multiple product categories (preferred)
Proven track record of effectively communicating with manufacturers
Detail oriented and outstanding organization skills
Ability to manage multiple SKU’s and timelines in a fast-paced environment
Experience gaining credibility and trust with diverse partners
Ability to communicate at all levels
Achieve continuous improvement and a focus on efficiency and scale
Ability and desire to be flexible, adapt to change and grow with organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Product Development, Product Design, Business or Supply Chain preferred

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Merchandise Sourcing & Dist., LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Disney Merchandise Sourcing & Dist., LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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