Job Posting Title:

• Sourcing Specialist, Global Merchandise Sourcing
• Disney Consumer Products

Req ID:

10140872

Job Description:

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 Manger 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. Open to fresh graduates.
• 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, Micro Charts, 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Sourcing, Compliance & Logistics

Job Posting Primary Business:

APAC Sourcing

Primary Job Posting Category:

• Retail Merchandising
• Sourcing

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Singapore, Singapore

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-01-19