Character Inventory & Planning Manager

Inventory Planning weaves science, data, and magic to choreograph the optimal supply of Costumes that create and enrich the experience of our Guests and Cast around the world. Using data and analytics combined with a little pixie dust, we strive to have Costumes in the right quantity and at the right place at the right time. This role supports Character Costume Inventory Planning and Forecasting across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that appropriate sourcing decisions are made to align inventory strategies with financial objectives.
• Create and maintain strong working relationships with partners and support business requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Look for areas of opportunity to improve efficiency for the organization and strive for consistent processes within Disney Live Entertainment Costuming.
• Provide daily leadership, coaching, and mentoring to a team of direct & indirect reports, including ensuring the team receives accurate training and understands their role and how to perform it accurately.
• Partner and provide timely communication to all collaborators
• Provide ongoing data verification, as well as conduct complex data analysis using statistical techniques, conceptual thinking skills, and creative problem-solving skills
• Assist in developing analytical tools and evaluate business processes to support complex decision making
• Use historical data, current business activities, and inputs from collaborators to resolve optimal inventory levels in the warehouse
• Use automated systems and off-line tools to maintain and implement forecasting processes for costumes

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, nights, and holidays
• 3+ years’ experience in inventory planning, forecasting & analysis
• Experience in planning, problem-solving, conflict resolution, influencing, and negotiating
• Experience with communicating with all levels of collaborators (written and/or verbal)
• Experience with statistical analysis software and analysis of large data sets (SQL/SSRS)
• Experience with logistics, supply chain management, and operations
• Experience working in a team environment where collaboration is key
• 3+ years’ experience in a leadership role with direct and indirect reports
• Experience translating complex data and analytics into compelling business stories for non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management skills with an emphasis on budget management
• Experience using SAP, Smartsheet, and statistical analysis software such as SQL, SQL Server Reporting Services, and/or Microsoft Access

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or Industrial Engineering

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in Business or equivalent

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