Manager, Merchandise Supply Chain
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10151044 Location Bay Lake, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Jun. 23, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
The Manager, Merchandise Supply Chain leads inventory forecasting, liquidation strategy, and inventory optimization initiatives across more than 200 merchandise locations. You will elevate operational excellence across warehouse and stockroom processes, enhance inventory flow, and support high-quality guest experiences through improved product availability.
This is a full-time salaried role that will report directly to the Sr Manager-F&B/Merchandise Supply Chain.
What You Will Do
- Develop and enhance forecasting models and inventory plans for warehouse, local stockrooms, and in-store replenishment
- Optimize inventory levels, stockroom utilization, and replenishment cadence across all locations
- Lead liquidation and aged-inventory strategies to minimize waste and maximize recovery value
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve warehouse-to-stockroom and stockroom-to-register inventory flow processes
- Analyze sales trends, demand variability, and operational constraints to inform business decisions
- Create clear reporting and KPIs to monitor inventory health, forecast accuracy, and operational efficiency within the warehouse and local stockrooms
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of analysts and specialists
- Present findings, insights, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory planning, logistics, or merchandise operations
- Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and replenishment management
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Experience managing large-scale, multi-location inventory operations.
- Leadership experience with team development responsibilities
- Proficiency in Excel and business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Strong communication and influencing skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in retail, distribution, entertainment, or theme park environments
- Familiarity with SAP, Manhattan, or similar inventory management systems
- Experience with SQL, Python, or advanced analytics tools
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain, Analytics, or Operations) and/or professional certifications such as APICS/CPIM, CSCP, PMP, or Six Sigma are preferred
Additional Information
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at
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The hiring range for this position is Lake Buena Vista, FL is $110,000.00-$147,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. 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.
