[Remote-Position] ASSOCIATE COSTUME BUYER *FashionCareerFair:
Key Job Details:
- Position: ASSOCIATE COSTUME BUYER *fashioncareerfair: Intern & Entry Level Oct 8th*
- Compensation: a competitive salary
- Company: Workwarp
- Start Date: Immediate openings available
- Location: Remote
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Disney (Parks, Experiences, and Products)Location: Anaheim, CA
P1 Salaried Non-Exempt...
Job Summary
Disney Parks Live Entertainment is looking for best-in-class candidates to join a team of diverse and dynamic individuals to facilitate the purchase of both apparel and hardlines for offerings across multiple sites.
This position reports to the Area Mgr-Costume Buying
Responsibilities/You Will
Research and place orders for fabrics, trims, notions, and garments in SAP, and monitor delivery dates for commodities/products being ordered.
Manage existing garments/commodities orders.
Assist in developing and management of sourcing initiatives
Develop bid recommendations for narrow product categories with focus on cost and time
Continually monitor production timelines and strive for efficiencies
Research, analyze and onboard international sources of supply
Partner with Entertainment and Costuming Operations to ensure costume quality maintained.
Adhere to all TWDC procurement policies.
Meet customer service requirements for service and value at the lowest total cost and highest quality.
Maintain files of signed vendor contracts, request for proposals, and bid exception forms.
Communicate production status to all Costuming stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications/You Will Have
1+ years experience in purchasing with a focus on apparel
Experience overseeing a portfolio of orders with smaller financial scope
Experience with domestic sourcing and shipping
Experience facilitating communication (written & verbal) to local Leadership
Experience performing basic cost analysis and comparisons on a narrow range of commodities/products
Experience collaborating with stakeholders at all levels
Experience in planning, problem-solving, conflict resolution, influencing, and negotiating
Experience with continuous improvement process
Basic knowledge of garment construction, terminology, garment specification and/or technical specification writing
Ability to work around all types of fibers and furs
Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SAP purchasing module, Yunique PLM, and Access
Experience in textiles, cosmetology, or other apparel related products
Experience with international sourcing and shipping
Current Cosmetology license
Required Education
High school degree or equivalent
Preferred Education
Advanced degree in Merchandising, Costuming or Apparel related field
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This could include 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.
About The Walt Disney Company
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
SAVE THE DATE!!!
Disney Live Entertainment will be exhibiting at the StyleCareers.com Intern & Entry-Level FashionCareerFair.
Interview from the comfort of your home on Tuesday, October 8th from 1pm to 5pm Eastern via video chat.
This event is open to fashion industry students (juniors & seniors) and recent graduates (less than two years). Registration is required. Visit https://fashioncareerfairs.com/event/intern-entry-level-fashioncareerfair/ for more details.
Sorry, store/field positions will not be represented at this event. All attendees must be authorized to work in the United States Apply Job!
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