Sourcing Specialist, Global Merchandise Sourcing

Walt Disney Studios; Remote; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Singapore is looking for a Sourcing Specialist to assist in managing multiple merchandise categories. The role involves supporting the Sourcing Manager in monitoring production timelines, collaborating with suppliers, and improving supply base efficiencies. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in global sourcing or merchandising, alongside strong negotiation and communication skills. Proficiency in English and Mandarin or Cantonese is essential, alongside a Bachelor's Degree. This position promises to enhance your operational skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in Global Sourcing and/or Merchandising.
• Knowledge of product-specific construction standards, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to influence vendors and drive production efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sourcing Manager in managing multiple merchandise categories.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure product quality standards.
• Manage production tracking reports and troubleshoot delays.

Skills

Global Sourcing Experience

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Operational Efficiency

Multi-cultural Collaboration

Proficiency in Mandarin or Cantonese

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary: This is an office-based role in our Singapore office. Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

About the Role

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for assisting Sourcing Manager in managing multiple merchandise categories. The Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for assisting Sourcing Manager in monitoring the sample development submission due date, order/production follow-up. The Sourcing Specialist will also assist Sourcing Manager to initiate vendor set-up, ISU, PLM form and data entry upon order award.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively assists Sourcing Manager to meet measurable efficiencies of team communications, tasks, and overall workflow to support continuous improvement.
• Learn and assist Sourcing Manager to follow up action plans to improve supply base and mitigate risk with measurable accountability.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance team to ensure products placed with managed suppliers are meeting Disney quality standards.
• Manages production tracking report, driving communication and troubleshooting exceptions and delays proactively.
• Identifies opportunities to leverage tools, information, processes and resources to optimize operational efficiency.
• Assist Sourcing Manager to initiate vendor set-up process in the system.
• Work with suppliers to ensure cost is updated timely in PLM, enabling Sourcing Manager to manage order award process.
• Supports Sourcing Manager to consolidate discussion with factory and Product Design to seek new ideas, art techniques, applications and materials to drive product innovation.
• Assists Sourcing Manager to drive continuous improvement within supply base to elevate supplier performance with measurable results.
• Proactively addresses issues or delivery delays to Sourcing Manager timely.

Requirements:

• 3 years' experience in Global Sourcing and/or Merchandising
• Knowledge of product-specific construction standards, materials, and manufacturing processes/techniques.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence vendors and drive production and operational efficiency.
• Understanding of China and Global testing, safety, and labeling requirements and impact to product design.
• Experience in merchandise sourcing and production management.
• Strong computer skills. (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, MicroCharts, etc.)
• Ability to work on multiple projects within specified time frames.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Learn of free-trade agreements, duties and resulting impact of sourcing strategies.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) and Mandarin or Cantonese.
• Ability to communicate in other languages would be a plus.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Product-specific technical degree and/or manufacturing experience a plus.

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.

About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 Walt Disney Company (Hong Kong) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.