Job Posting Title: Merchandise Planning Coordinator Req ID: 10142799 Job Description: About the Role: Be you, be here, be part of the story! At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences. As a Merchandise Planning Coordinator, you will support the Associate Merchandise Planner and Merchandise Planner in driving business by assisting with the execution of quarterly/annual assortment strategies. This role is based in our London office in Hammersmith and requires four days of on-site attendance per week. What we’re looking for: In this role, you will support all department activities, including analyzing item, category, and channel performance to optimize in-season opportunities and minimize liability. You will identify stock concerns and proactively communicate these to the team. This role is crucial in ensuring our products reach the right guests at the right time, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. Support Associate Merchandise Planner to maintain department items and communicate assortment changes. Prepare and review weekly sales performance, map new items, and update flow. Ensure reports are accurate and all stock movement is accounted for through the supply chain. Own and maintain the order tracker for EMEA, APAC, and new marketplaces. Communicate stock movement from port to warehouse to key stakeholders. Support leader with business insights and analytics to optimize in-season opportunities and minimize liability. Work with buying and Associate Merchandise Planner to ensure timely product releases and escalate concerns immediately. Manage planning tasks associated with trading performance, intake movement, and product availability for allocation. Ensure allocation mix and range plans are available for each channel. Identify stock concerns and proactively communicate action plans to leadership. Assist the Associate Merchandise Planner with projects as needed. Manage ad-hoc reporting as necessary. Utilize available tools to analyze business performance. Ensure all liquidation activity is set up accurately on the system under the guidance of the Associate Merchandise Planner. Required Qualifications & Skills: Degree-level education in a related field or equivalent work experience Recent experience working in retail in-store or as a Merchandising Assistant, allocator/Distributor within an omni-channel retailer, essential, Demonstrable experience of working in teams and building effective relationships. Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office package (Outlook, Excel); working knowledge of business intelligence software and planning system Collaborative approach with excellent communication skills,Strong written and spoken English for business use, essential High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong planning and organisation skills and ability to prioritise workload and deliver within challenging timeframes The Perks 25 days annual leave Private medical insurance & dental care Free Park Entry: the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free Disney Discounts: entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing Excellent parental and guardian leave Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST. 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. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Job Posting Segment: EMEA - Global Retail Job Posting Primary Business: Global Retail/NatGeo (EMEA) Primary Job Posting Category: Retail Merchandising - Planning Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: London, United Kingdom Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted: 2026-02-19