Manager, Merchandise Supply Chain

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance forecasting models and inventory plans for warehouse, local stockrooms, and in-store replenishment
• Optimize inventory levels, stockroom utilization, and replenishment cadence across all locations
• Lead liquidation and aged-inventory strategies to minimize waste and maximize recovery value
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve warehouse-to-stockroom and stockroom-to-register inventory flow processes
• Analyze sales trends, demand variability, and operational constraints to inform business decisions
• Create clear reporting and KPIs to monitor inventory health, forecast accuracy, and operational efficiency within the warehouse and local stockrooms
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of analysts and specialists
• Present findings, insights, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
• Required Qualifications & Skills
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory planning, logistics, or merchandise operations
• Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and replenishment management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-location inventory operations.
• Leadership experience with team development responsibilities
• Proficiency in Excel and business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Strong communication and influencing skills

Requirements

• Experience in retail, distribution, entertainment, or theme park environments
• Familiarity with SAP, Manhattan, or similar inventory management systems
• Experience with SQL, Python, or advanced analytics tools
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives
• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Master's degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain, Analytics, or Operations) and/or professional certifications such as APICS/CPIM, CSCP, PMP, or Six Sigma are preferred
• Additional Information
• 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
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• Job Posting Segment:
• Other Support
• Job Posting Primary Business:
• Merchandise and F&B Operations (WDW)
• Primary Job Posting Category:
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Employment Type:
• Full time
• Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
• Bay Lake, FL, USA
• Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
• Date Posted:
• 2026-05-15

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Manager, Merchandise Supply Chain Req ID: 10151044 Job Description: About the Role & Team The Manager, Merchandise Supply Chain leads inventory forecasting, liquidation strategy, and inventory optimization initiatives across more than 200 merchandise locations. You will elevate operational excellence across warehouse and stockroom processes, enhance inventory flow, and support high-quality guest experiences through improved product availability. This is a full-time salaried role that will report directly to the Sr Manager-F&B/Merchandise Supply Chain.

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