Assistant Buyer - Apparel (Fixed Term Contract)

Disney; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking a proactive Assistant Buyer to join its team in London. The role involves supporting the Apparel buying function by managing purchase orders and assisting with product development. Candidates should have experience in a retail buying role, a degree in a relevant field, strong organisational and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers a fixed term contract until September 2026, along with attractive benefits including private medical insurance and discounts on Disney products.

Benefits

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free Park Entry

Disney Discounts

Disney+ Subscription

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar buying role within a retail or omni-channel environment.
• Previous experience as a Buyer's Assistant.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer in managing product development timelines and approvals.
• Conduct quarterly trend and competitive analysis to inform product recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain photobooks and product briefs for merchandising and creative teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Financial aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

Degree-level education in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Merchandise systems

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Buyer to join our Disney Stores team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Apparel buying function for one of the world's most iconic brands, helping to deliver exceptional products that delight Disney fans across the region. This specializes in Apparel for Baby to Adult, including Apparel for Costumes & Roleplay. In this role, you'll assist the Buyer and Associate Buyer in developing range plans, managing purchase orders, and ensuring smooth product and commercial flow. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners, using your organisational skills and market insight to keep our product offering fresh, relevant, and aligned with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer in managing product development timelines and approvals
• Conduct quarterly trend and competitive analysis to inform product recommendations
• Prepare and maintain photobooks and product briefs for merchandising and creative teams
• Monitor product quality reports and coordinate action plans with Product Integrity
• Communicate range plans and updates to internal teams and partners
• Provide presentation decks, business recaps, and hindsight reports for key meetings
• Track purchase orders and escalate shipment issues as needed
• Ensure accuracy of range plan assortments and maintain data integrity

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar buying role within a retail or omni-channel environment
• Previous experience as a Buyer's Assistant
• Degree-level education in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills across all levels
• Financial aptitude and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and merchandise systems
• Cultural awareness and understanding of global markets

Benefits

• Fixed Term Contract, running until the end of September 2026, based in Hammersmith, London (4 days in-office, with Friday remote), 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
• Disney+ Subscription
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups - WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.