Costume Planner (Casual Temporary/Seasonal)

About the Role & Team

Through innovative storytelling and collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment crafts, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences! From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of fields and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!

The Costume Planner supports Operational Costume inventory planning and replenishment for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Inventory Planning weaves science, data, and magic to choreograph the optimal supply of the 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 the right Costumes, at the right place, in the right quantity, at the right time. From our Cast Members on Main Street U.S.A. to visitors from a Galaxy Far, Far Away, our goal is to achieve the best possible service level, balancing the inventory needs of our sites with the financial goals of the Costuming business.

If selected for this role, you will report to the Area Manager of Costume Planning.

This is a Casual Temporary or Seasonal role with no guarantee of weekly working hours, as hours will fluctuate based on business needs.

What You Will Do

• Apply automated systems and off-line tools to maintain and implement forecasting process for costumes
• Use historical data, current business activities, and inputs from partners to determine optimal inventory levels in the warehouse as well as Costume Issue locations
• Partner and provide timely communication to Operational Costuming leaders and sites regarding inventory status
• Assist in developing analytical tools and evaluate business processes to support complex decision making
• Provide ongoing data verification, as well as conduct complex data analysis using statistical techniques, conceptual thinking skills, and creative problem-solving skills
• Anticipate “next” question and provide information proactively

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 1+ years of experience with inventory tracking, modeling, and analysis
• 1+ years of experience in leading a business process
• Exposure to logistics, supply chain management, and operations
• Proficiency using Excel, Word, SAP Warehouse Module, and/or other analytical tools
• Background in financial and analytical functions with an emphasis on attention to detail and ensuring data accuracy
• Proven capability to work independently as well as work in a team environment where collaboration is key
• Prior responsibility for managing workflow and project budgets
• Track record of monitoring analytical results and translating them into clear narratives and recommendations for a variety of audiences and business needs
• Working knowledge of interpreting tone and tempo in interactions to quickly and clearly resolve issues or questions
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including extended hours and holidays
• Able to work around all types of fabrics, fibers, and synthetic furs 

Preferred Qualifications

• Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Costuming experience
• Experience with statistical analysis software and analysis of large data sets (Dataiku)

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Fashion Merchandising, or equivalent is preferred

Benefits & Perks

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 https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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