Assistant Buyer - Apparel (Fixed Term Contract)

Walt Disney Studios; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned global entertainment company in Greater London is seeking a proactive Assistant Buyer to support the Apparel buying function. This Fixed Term Contract role involves assisting in developing range plans and managing purchase orders. Ideal candidates have retail buying experience, strong organisational skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment. The position offers perks like annual leave, medical insurance, and unique Disney discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance & dental care

Free park entry for you, family and friends

Disney discounts on designated products

Disney+ subscription

Excellent parental and guardian leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar buying role within a retail or omni-channel environment.
• Previous experience as a buyer's assistant.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buyer in managing product development timelines and approvals.
• Conduct quarterly trend and competitive analysis to inform product recommendations.
• Maintain data integrity of range plan assortments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Financial aptitude

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree-level education in a related field

Job description

Job Summary

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 role specialises in apparel for baby to adult, including cost‑wear and role‑play accessories. 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. If you have experience in retail buying and thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. This role is a Fixed Term Contract running until the end of September 2026, based in Hammersmith, London (4 days in‑office with Friday remote).

Key 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Additional Information

• Flexibility for travel may be required.
• Occasional flexible hours to meet business needs.

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Free park entry for you, family and friends
• Disney discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing
• Disney+ subscription
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee resource groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED, TRUST

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Disney Store – Disney Store is a global retailer of Disney merchandise founded in 1987, offering high‑quality products across characters, films, and franchises.