**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. **_We are looking to fill multiple merchandise internships within Disney Consumer Products, and by applying to this position, you will be considered for opportunities across various teams and projects based in Orlando, Florida. This exciting internship is a full-time, six-month commitment from June 2025 to January 2026._** **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 Planning & 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 in-season program performance and provide recommendations on future assortment 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** Please apply if you have: + Proficiency in Microsoft tools, Business Objects, and Retail Reporting Systems + 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** + Junior or senior preferred + Major or previous coursework 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:** + Be enrolled in an accredited college/university pursuing a degree taking at least one class at the time of application OR currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship + Current Disney Interns, College, International, or Culinary Program Participants: You may only work for ONE consecutive year (12 months) in any combination of an internship and/or program + Be at least 18 years of age + Possess unrestricted work authorization **Additional Information** + Must be willing to work in person in an office environment and comply with The Disney Look (http://disneycasting.net/downloads/wdpr/Disney\_Look\_Book.pdf) appearance guidelines while at the office + The approximate dates of this internship are **June 2025 - January 2026** + 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. (https://support.disneyinterns.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408042165396-Central-Florida-Housing) + 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. The pay rate for this role in Florida is $22.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. **Job ID:** 10112528 **Location:** Kissimmee,Florida **Job Posting Company:** Disney Experiences The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. 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