Assistant Sourcing Manager

工作 ID 10133397 地點基西米, 佛罗里达州, 美國 有意工作的公司 Disney Experiences 日期已公佈 Oct. 15, 2025

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工作概要:

Assistant Sourcing Manager, Apparel - Merchandise Sourcing and Product Development

The Assistant Sourcing Manager (ASM), Apparel develops and manages partnerships with best-in-class suppliers and internal stakeholders as they pertain to the sourcing and production of best-in-category Disney-branded merchandise. In partnership with the Associate Sourcing Manager and/or Sourcing Manager, Global Sourcing, s/he is responsible for executing Sourcing strategies across categories and/or departments. The Assistant Sourcing Manager, Global Sourcing will develop, collaborate and produce results with regard to product quality, time/cost efficiency and revenue growth.

The Assistant Sourcing manager supports the development of the seasonal line from conception to delivery. They work cross-functionally and are key partners to Designers, Merchants, Technical Designers, and the Regional Office in developing product to realize the global vision. They will support the Product Design teams to ensure that all designs meet the margin goals objectives and are in alignment with the category sourcing strategy.

This person possesses the knowledge of successful global sourcing and product development strategies to drive margins and improve efficiencies across global markets and distribution channels Owned & Operated (O&O) retail and Shop-in-Shop (SIS).

This position reports to the Sourcing Manager, Global Sourcing and Product Development. The ASM provides support and assistance with operational and organizational functions to develop and source merchandise under the strategic guidance of the Sourcing Manager within a given department and/or sub-category of product. This position requires some Domestic and International travel for cost negotiations, product placement and on-site factory visits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sourcing Strategy

Assist the Associate and/or Sourcing Manager in merchandise sourcing, costing and development of select product categories for O&O and SIS retail locations
Contribute to decisions on vendor strategy, product costing/placement, vendor communication and sample management related to assigned product categories
Responsible for ensuring products meet established standards for safety and quality including monitoring quarterly Product Review Requests (PRRs) with product integrity partners
Execute Sourcing strategies that maximize profitability and minimize risk with a goal of year-over-year improvement
Develops knowledge of industry to help inform Sourcing strategies, including manufacturing and category level trends for Softlines and/or Hardlines
Assists in seeking/vetting new opportunities, ideas, techniques and materials to drive product innovation with both new and existing Suppliers
Supports and executes all Sourcing initiatives, including:
Sustainability – achieving materials and Scope 3 emissions targets
Elevated product quality, including adherence to global regulatory requirements
Monitor global labeling and product composition changes to ensure product consistently meet standards for the global marketplace

Cost Control and Profitability:

In collaboration with the Associate and/or Sourcing Manager, evaluations macro-economic and geo-political impacts to cost– currency fluctuations, commodity rates, labor rates, trade agreements and disputes, COVID policies, environmental policies, etc.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Merchants, Product and Technical Design to cost engineer development to meet gross margin objectives, develops product expertise to effectively recommend alternative construction, material and manufacturing
Evaluate quotes and placement decisions to achieve optimal costing within prescribed margin targets
Country of Origin (COO) Diversification: Identify needs for new suppliers as applicable, partner with DGS and Responsible Sourcing to identify and vet potential new partners, including leading costing and sampling exercises
International Labor Standards (ILS) Work with TWDC Global Product & Labor Standards to ensure compliance policies are met

Innovation:

Proactively seek new opportunities, ideas, techniques and materials to drive product innovation with both new and existing suppliers. Organize vendor innovation weeks to review market and manufacturing innovation on a seasonal basis
Monitor and track proto, line adoption, sell-in, ecommerce and commercialization samples to calendar milestone dates and all sample, fabric and CAD development tracking
Send out counter samples for resource and costing exercises; quarterly and when vetting new Supplier relationships
Product Development and Costing
Maintain the Development Tracking Report (DTR) for all open projects – tracking and reporting weekly on costing and sampling progress
Reviews and organizes samples, including initial Sourcing comments on execution, in preparation for weekly cross functional team meetings
Contact vendors to follow-up and verify the accuracy of provided data, resolve routines issues and ensure vendor alignment with Disney processes and procedures
Review and finalize final project allocation with the direction of the Associate and/or Sourcing Manager; formally communicate award decisions to Suppliers
Maintain all data points within Product Lifecycle Management tool (PLM)
Adhere to all costing and development milestones as outlined by the Product to Market (PTM) Calendar
Tired data inputs into PLM
Sample completion and approvals by Final Line Presentation
Follow-up with Suppliers regarding any outstanding issues, troubleshoot action plans resolve routine issues, and reinforce deadlines that Suppliers are required to achieve
Partner with Trade Compliance on all Supplier-related documentation and facility set-ups
Execute, under the direction of the Associate or Sourcing Manager, re-costing/re-development activities based on production challenges that impact item aesthetic

Productivity and Process:

Tracks all samples approvals up until an approved pre-pro sample. Accountable for monitoring progress of development and sampling against key milestone dates; communicate development and sampling status Sourcing manager and cross-functional partners
Assist in preparation of any ad-hoc reports as requested (time & action calendars, status updates, etc.)
Consult with Product Integrity to ensure standards for safety and quality in all intended sale markets, including monitoring quarterly Product Review Requests (PRRs) with product integrity partners. Report testing concerns to Sourcing Manager and cross-functional teams
Attend weekly cross-functional team meetings
Complete data entry tasks including PLM, item setups, financial roadmaps, and invoicing

Collaboration and Communication:

Prepare standard any ad-hoc reports as requested (Time and Action Calendars, production timelines, status updates, etc.)
Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
Attend weekly cross-functional meetings and quarterly product line review meetings to understand key sourcing issues and action items
Communicate costing and development status to global and regional partners via email or team meeting updates, as well as during local weekly cross-functional meetings as required
Actively engage in Sourcing team organizational vibrancy, collaboration, and team activities. Embrace diversity to advance a culture of inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of Flex PLM system
Technical understanding of fabrics and garment manufacturing processes (where required)
Exposure to Sourcing & Production of multiple product categories
Proven track record of effectively communicating with cross-functional partners and Suppliers/Manufacturers
Ability to manage multiple SKU’s an timelines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple design and development partners, a team player
Ability and desire to be flexible, adapt to change and grow with organization
Schedule flexibility to accommodate global time zones

申請

關於Disney Experiences:

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關於 The Walt Disney Company:

Walt Disney Company 連同其子公司和聯營公司，是領先的多元化國際家庭娛樂和媒體企業，其業務主要涉及三個範疇：Disney Entertainment、ESPN 及 Disney Experiences。Disney 在 1920 年代的起步之初，只是一間卡通工作室，至今已成為娛樂界的翹楚，並昂然堅守傳承，繼續為家庭中每位成員創造世界一流的故事與體驗。Disney 的故事、人物與體驗傳遍世界每個角落，深入人心。我們在 40 多個國家/地區營運業務，僱員及演藝人員攜手協力，創造全球和當地人們都珍愛的娛樂體驗。

這個職位隸屬於 Disney Merchandise Sourcing & Dist., LLC，其所屬的業務部門是 Disney Experiences。

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