Merchandise Planning Intern

About the Role and Program

Step into the fast-paced world of merchandise planning. As a Merchandise Planning Intern, you will work on hands-on projects and sharpen your analytical skills while helping shape assortment strategies that aim to maximize sales and drive results. You will collaborate closely with planners and cross-functional teams, learning how product mixes are built.

This is a full-time, six-month internship in Orlando, FL, running from January 2027 to June 2027.

What You Will Do

You will help with quarterly and annual assortment planning, analyze item and category performance, and identify stock issues. Working with the Planner, you will communicate solutions and help launch products. Day-to-day work also includes special projects and routine analyses that help the team maximize sales and minimize risk.

On any given day, you might:

• Review weekly sales and share recommendations to boost business
• Communicate assortment changes to guide future orders
• Work with a Merchandise Assistant to keep product launches on schedule and report any issues
• Coordinate with Location Strategy and Allocation to confirm in-stock items are set up and selling in all locations
• Help prepare presentations for leadership on program results and strategies
• Manage planning tasks such as updating locations, changing set and exit dates, revising POs, handling RTVs, and making price changes
• Visit stores regularly to find ways to improve performance through assortment changes

What We Are Looking For

• 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 working with team members and partners
• Exceptional attention to detail and proactive follow-through on projects and tasks
• Skill at managing multiple priorities and working in a fast-paced environment
• A strategic, solutions-oriented approach with a track record of meeting challenging deadlines

Education

• Junior or Senior year preferred
• Major or previous coursework in Business, Finance, Economics, Math, Merchandise Planning, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred

Additional Information

• Available Monday to Friday for the full internship, 40 hours each week
• Able to arrange your own housing in the Orlando, Florida area for the duration of the internship
• Able to provide or have reliable transportation to and from work
• Aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines
• Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities

The pay rate for this internship in Orlando, Florida is $23.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package.