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Costume Buyer (Part Time)

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Costume Buyer (Part Time)

• Emerging Level
Skills: Buyer Costume Buyer

Summary

The Costume Buyer (Part Time) is responsible for the research of fabrics, trims and notions for character garments, placing orders for fabrics, trims, notions and garments in SAP, and monitoring delivery dates for commodities/components being ordered.

Category Costume designer/stylist  Wardrober / Stylist 
Location Orlando, Florida Area
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Mar 10, 2023
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

You will report to the Area Manager-Costume Buying. 

You Will: 
  • Monitor warehouse inventory and complete withdrawal transactions when needed.  
  • Work closely with vendors and develop garment bid packages for specific commodities.  
  • Ensures receipt by vendors. Issues fabric request and secures all required garment samples. 
  • Partner with Entertainment and Costuming Operations to ensure costume quality and design is consistently maintained. 
  • Adheres to all The Walt Disney Company procurement policies and guidelines.  
  • Meets customer service requirements for service, quality and value at the lowest total cost. 
  • Maintains files of signed vendor contracts, requests for proposals and bid exception forms. 
  • Communicate all production status to Team, Issue, and Line of Business.  
  • Tracks and clears blocked invoices over 90 days old from posting via communication with requestors. 
  • Monitor work assignments and results for a select group of hourly union and/or Office & Technical cast members. 
You Will Have: 
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills with attention to detail 
  • Demonstrated strong computer skills in MS Word, Outlook and Excel and willingness to learn new programs 
  • Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills 
  • Demonstrated strong partnering skills 
  • Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including extended hours 
  • Strong negotiation skills 
  • Proven knowledge of garment construction and terminology  
  • Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously 
Preferred Qualifications:
  • It would be great if you also have:
  • Familiar with SAP, YuniquePLM (or other PLM software), and MS Access  
  • Experience in Textiles and/or the Apparel industry 
  • Knowledge of fabrics with an understanding of their relation to design and construction techniques 
  • Knowledge of international shipping processes and global sourcing 
  • Garment specification and/or technical specification writing is a plus 
  • This position is located in Orlando, FL.
Required Education:
  • High school degree or equivalent
Preferred Education:
  • Secondary degree in Merchandising, Textiles or related field or 4+ years’ experience in Disney Parks & Resorts Costuming or in the Garment Industry

Job Type Part Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day
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