Merchandise Planning Coordinator, Disney Store, Fixed Term Contract

The Walt Disney Company; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in London seeks a detail-oriented Merchandise Planning Coordinator to support product assortment strategies within a vibrant retail environment. This fixed-term role focuses on data analysis, collaboration with teams, and ensuring product availability. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, retail experience, and excellent communication abilities. Join us to help bring beloved stories to life in our Disney Store team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Discounts on Disney products

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Recent experience in retail or merchandising roles required.
• Proactive mindset needed for fast-paced environments.
• High accuracy and organization are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of department items and communicate changes.
• Prepare weekly sales performance and mapping updates.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and manage stock movement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Merchandise Planning Coordinator, Disney Store, Fixed Term Contract

Job ID 10131695 Location London, United Kingdom Business Disney Store Date posted Nov. 25, 2025

Job Summary:

Join the Magic: Merchandise Planning Coordinator – Hammersmith, London

Fixed Term Contract thru May 1st 2026.

At Disney, every role is a chance to be part of something extraordinary. As a Merchandise Planning Coordinator within our Global Product Creation (GPC) team, you’ll help bring beloved stories to life through our retail experiences. Based in our Hammersmith office, this Fixed Term Contract role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of our Direct to Consumer Retail (DTCR) business, supporting the planning and execution of product assortments that delight fans across EMEA, APAC, and new marketplaces.

Your Role in the Story

Reporting to the Associate Merchandise Planner, you’ll play a key part in driving business performance by supporting quarterly and annual assortment strategies. You’ll analyse item, category, and channel performance to optimise opportunities and minimise risk, ensuring our products reach the right guests at the right time.

What You’ll Do

• Support the maintenance of department items and communicate assortment changes to inform future orders.
• Prepare and review weekly sales performance, item mapping, and flow updates.
• Ensure reporting accuracy and manage stock movement across the supply chain.
• Own and maintain the order tracker for multiple regions and marketplaces.
• Provide insights and analytics to support in‑season trading decisions.
• Collaborate with buying and planning teams to ensure timely product releases.
• Manage planning tasks related to trading performance, intake, and product availability.
• Ensure allocation mix and range plans are ready for each channel.
• Identify and communicate stock concerns with clear action plans.
• Assist with departmental projects and ad‑hoc reporting.
• Utilise planning tools to analyse business performance.
• Set up liquidation activity accurately across markets and channels.

Who We’re Looking For

You’re a detail‑oriented, collaborative individual with a passion for retail and data. You bring a proactive mindset and thrive in a fast‑paced environment where storytelling meets strategy.

You’ll Need:

• Recent experience in retail (in‑store or merchandising assistant/allocator roles).
• Strong relationship‑building skills and a collaborative approach.
• Comfortable working with data and numbers, with strong Excel skills. There will be a short Maths assessment at interview stage.
• Excellent communication skills and cultural sensitivity for working across EMEA.
• High accuracy, strong organisation, and problem‑solving abilities.

Working Pattern

We believe in the power of connection and collaboration. This role follows a 4‑day in‑office working pattern, with the flexibility to work from home on Friday.

Perks

At Disney, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing and professional growth. This includes access to our learning and development platforms, discounts on Disney products and experiences, private medical insurance, pension contributions, generous holiday allowance and much more. You’ll also be part of a vibrant, creative community that celebrates storytelling, innovation, and collaboration.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice is heard and valued. We welcome unique perspectives and champion diversity across our teams.

Disney is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond. If you require any adjustments or accommodations, please let us know – we’re here to help.

About Disney Store:

Disney store, which debuted in 1987, carries high-quality products, including exclusive product lines that support and promote Disney’s key entertainment initiatives and characters from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel. shopDisney.com is the e‑commerce destination for guests of all ages, offering a curated selection of the best product from Disney store, Disney Consumer Products licensees, global collections and collaborations, and Disney Parks and Resorts, including trend fashion and accessories, toys, home and collectibles. Disney store and shopDisney offer magical shopping experiences that can only be delivered by Disney, one of the world’s largest and most successful entertainment companies. There are currently more than 240 Disney store locations in North America; more than 40 Disney store locations in Japan; two locations in Shanghai, China including a flagship; and more than 70 Disney store locations in Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Disney Store (UK) Ltd, which is part of a business we call Disney Store.

The Disney Store (UK) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity.