Merchandise Planning Intern, Spring 2027

The Walt Disney Company • Kissimmee, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Merchandise Planning Intern supports merchandise planning initiatives and assortment strategies intended to maximize sales and results. The intern works with planners and cross-functional teams, gaining experience in retail strategy and planning. This is a full-time, six-month internship in Orlando, Florida, from January 2027 through June 2027, requiring 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, Business Objects, and Oracle Retail platforms.
• Proven ability in data mining, financial analysis, and interpreting complex information.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and partners.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proactive follow-through on projects and tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic, solutions-oriented thinking and a track record of meeting challenging deadlines.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree and taking at least one class at the time of application, or currently participating in a Disney College Program or Disney Internship.
• Must not have completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess unrestricted work authorization.
• Must be fully available Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week throughout the internship.
• Must provide own housing for the duration of the internship in the Orlando, Florida area.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior year of college preferred.
• A major or previous coursework in Business, Finance, Economics, Math, Merchandise Planning, Industrial Engineering, or a related major preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly and annual assortment planning.
• Analyze item and category performance and identify stock issues.
• Work with the Planner to communicate solutions and help launch products.
• Support special projects and run routine analyses to help maximize sales and minimize risk.
• Review weekly sales and share recommendations to improve business performance.
• Communicate assortment changes to guide future orders.
• Work with a Merchandise Assistant to keep product launches on schedule and report issues.
• Coordinate with Location Strategy & Allocation to verify in-stock items are set up and selling in all locations.
• Help prepare leadership presentations on program results and strategies.
• Update locations, change set and exit dates, revise purchase orders, handle returns to vendor (RTVs), and make price changes.
• Visit stores regularly to identify opportunities to improve performance through assortment changes.

Benefits

• Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits.
• Limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney Interns are available through American Campus Communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed