Disney Parks Category Planning Intern, Spring 2025

About the Role & Program

Are you highly motivated and willing to learn about merchandise category planning? Then, this opportunity is for you! As an intern, you support the business by assisting with quarterly/annual assortment strategies and supporting daily analysis of item/category performance to optimize in-season opportunities and minimize liability. This intern will support the leader with business insight and analytics to achieve all financial objectives. You will learn how tools are used to analyze business performance and assist the Merchandise Planner in developing item/category assortment plans that improve sales and profitable returns on inventory levels.

This exciting internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in the Orlando, FL area from January 2025 to June 2025.

What You Will Do

You will gain valuable experience as you identify stock concerns, proactively communicate action plans with the Planner, and assist in launching the product. You will also help with special projects, as needed. If you exhibit strong analytical, organization, and prioritization skills, as well as proficiency in systems and processes related to planning, apply today!

On any given day, you might:

• Review weekly sales performance and communicate recommendations to drive business performance
• Communicate add/drop assortment changes to help advise future orders
• Partner with a Merchandise Assistant to ensure all product releases are delivered on time and communicate any concerns immediately
• Partner with Location Strategy & Allocation to confirm all in-stock items are accurately set up and selling in all intended locations
• Assist in the preparation of presentations for leadership to outline program performance and future strategies
• Proactively manage Planning tasks such as RTVs and price changes
• Walk stores regularly, finding opportunities to improve store performance through assortment changes

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, Business Objects, and Oracle Retail
• Validated strong data mining, financial, and analytical skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and partners using sophisticated written and interpersonal tools
• Attention to detail, proactive with strong follow-through skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinking and a problem-solving approach are needed to meet adventurous timelines

Education

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/university taking at least one class in the semester/quarter (spring/fall) before participation in the internship program OR must have graduated from a college/university within 6 months at the time of application posting OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship
• Currently enrolled senior, graduating in December and majoring in Business, Finance, Economics, Math, Merchandise Planning, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all of the below requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• Possess unrestricted work authorization
• May not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney internship or Program

Additional Information

• Must be in compliance with The Disney Look appearance guidelines while at work
• The approximate dates of this internship are January 2025 - June 2025
• Must have the ability to work full-time hours (approximately 40 per week) Monday - Friday, for the duration of the internship
• Being able to provide one's own housing and reliable transportation to/from work is required
• Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities, for more information click here
• Strong candidates may be invited to complete a phone interview. We highly encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description for reference if they are selected to move forward in the interview process. This information will not be accessible once the posting is closed.