Merchandise Planning Intern, Spring 2027

Location: Kissimmee, FL, USA

Job Posting Title

Merchandise Planning Intern, Spring 2027

Req ID

10160398

Job Description

About the Role & Program

Step into the fast-paced world of merchandise planning! As a Merchandise Planning Intern, you’ll dive headfirst into hands-on projects, sharpening your analytical skills as you help shape assortment strategies designed to maximize sales and drive results. This role isn’t just about crunching numbers; you will collaborate closely with planners and cross-functional teams, learning the art and science behind creating winning product mixes. If you’re fueled by curiosity and eager to make a real impact, this internship offers the perfect launchpad for your career in retail strategy and planning.

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

What You Will Do

You’ll assist with quarterly and annual assortment planning, analyze item and category performance, and identify stock issues. Working with the Planner, you’ll communicate solutions and help launch products. Day-to-day tasks also include supporting special projects and running routine analyses to 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 ensure product launches are on schedule and report any issues

Coordinate with Location Strategy & Allocation to verify that in-stock items are set up and selling in all locations

Help prepare presentations for leadership on program results and strategies

Manage planning tasks like updating locations, changing set/exit dates, revising POs, handling RTVs, and price changes

Visit stores regularly to spot ways to improve performance with assortment changes

Please Apply If You Have/Are

Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office, Business Objects, and Oracle Retail platforms

Proven ability in data mining, financial analysis, and interpreting complex information

Strong communication skills, both written and interpersonal, for effective collaboration with team members and partners

Exceptional attention to detail and proactive follow-through on projects and tasks

Skilled at managing multiple priorities and thriving in a fast-paced environment

Strategic, solutions-oriented thinker 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 major preferred

Eligibility Requirements & Program Information

Candidates for this opportunity MUST meet all the requirements below

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

Have not completed one year of continual employment on a Disney Internship or Disney College Program

Be at least 18 years of age

Possess unrestricted work authorization

Additional Information

The approximate dates of this internship are January 2027 through June 2027

Fully available Monday – Friday for the duration of the internship, 40 hours each week

Able to provide own housing for the duration of the internship program in the Orlando, Florida area

Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

Be aligned with The Disney Look appearance guidelines

We provide limited housing opportunities for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here

Recommendation – Print This Role Description: We encourage applicants to print a copy of this role description to refer to during an interview. This role description will no longer be available once the posting is closed.

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, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment

NA - Global Retail

Job Posting Primary Business

Global Retail/NatGeo (NA)

Primary Job Posting Category

Other

Employment Type

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code

Kissimmee, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code

Date Posted

2026-10-19