Merchandise Planning Intern Spring 2027

Disney; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing opportunities

Job summary

Disney is seeking a Merchandise Planning Intern in Orlando for a full-time, six-month internship from January 2027 to June 2027. You will support quarterly and annual assortment planning, analyze item performance, and work with the Planner to launch products while handling routine analyses to maximize sales and reduce risk.

You will review weekly sales, communicate assortment changes, and coordinate with Location Strategy & Allocation to ensure in-stock items across locations.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university and taking at least one class at application time
• Be at least 18 years old and have unrestricted work authorization

Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly and annual assortment planning and analyze performance
• Identify stock issues and communicate solutions with the Planner
• Support special projects and run routine analyses to maximize sales and minimize risk
• Review weekly sales and share recommendations to boost business
• Communicate assortment changes to guide future orders
• Coordinate with Location Strategy & Allocation to ensure in-stock items
• Help prepare presentations for leadership on program results and strategies

Skills

Data mining

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Managing multiple priorities

Strategic thinking

Education

Junior or Senior year

Merchandise Planning/Business-related major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business Objects

Oracle Retail

Job description

Job Summary:

Job Description

About the Role & Program

Step into the fast-paced world of merchandise planning! As a Merchandise Planning Intern, you'll dive headfirst into hands-on projects, sharpening your analytical skills as you help shape assortment strategies designed to maximize sales and drive results. This role isn't just about crunching numbers; you will collaborate closely with planners and cross-functional teams, learning the art and science behind creating winning product mixes. If you're fueled by curiosity and eager to make a real impact, this internship offers the perfect launchpad for your career in retail strategy and planning.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Orlando, FL, from January 2027 to June 2027.

What You Will Do

You'll assist with quarterly and annual assortment planning, analyze item and category performance, and identify stock issues. Working with the Planner, you'll communicate solutions and help launch products. Day-to-day tasks also include supporting special projects and running routine analyses to help the team maximize sales and minimize risk.

On any given day, you might:

• Review weekly sales and share recommendations to boost business
• Communicate assortment changes to guide future orders
• Work with a Merchandise Assistant to ensure product launches are on schedule and report any issues
• Coordinate with Location Strategy & Allocation to verify that in-stock items are set up and selling in all locations
• Help prepare presentations for leadership on program results and strategies
• Manage planning tasks like updating locations, changing set/exit dates, revising POs, handling RTVs, and price changes
• Visit stores regularly to spot ways to improve performance with assortment changes

Please Apply If You Have/Are

• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, Business Objects, and Oracle Retail platforms
• Proven ability in data mining, financial analysis, and interpreting complex information
• Strong communication skills, both written and interpersonal, for effective collaboration with team members and partners
• Exceptional attention to detail and proactive follow-through on projects and tasks
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic, solutions-oriented thinker with a track record of meeting challenging deadlines

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred
• Major or previous coursework in Business, Finance, Economics, Math, Merchandise Planning, Industrial Engineering, or a related major preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university, pursuing a degree, taking at least one class at the time of application, OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027
• Fully available Monday - Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area
• Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work
• Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here

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The pay rate for this internship in Orlando, Florida, is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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 Disney Global Product Dev & Creative, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Disney Global Product Dev & Creative is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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