Job Summary:
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, *** Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at *** theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team - representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers - brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle... and a dash of pixie dust.
The Costume Buyer facilitates the purchase of various raw goods and products that support entertainment offerings around the globe. This role will replenish existing products as well as assist with new development as needed. We facilitate conversations with vendors all over the world to get high quality product on time and on budget.
This position reports to the Area Manager of Costume Buying.
This is a temporary position with no guarantee of permanent placement.
Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Required Education
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: *** offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only *** can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at *** .
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The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $57,900.00 to $77,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About *** Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world's first theme park - *** land - *** Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all *** theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering's unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on *** 's legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from "blue sky" concept phase to opening day.
About *** :
*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Entertainment Productions , which is part of a business we call *** Imagineering .
*** Entertainment Productions is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, *** Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at *** theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team - representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers - brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle... and a dash of pixie dust.
The Costume Buyer facilitates the purchase of various raw goods and products that support entertainment offerings around the globe. This role will replenish existing products as well as assist with new development as needed. We facilitate conversations with vendors all over the world to get high quality product on time and on budget.
This position reports to the Area Manager of Costume Buying.
This is a temporary position with no guarantee of permanent placement.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research for raw goods that will be used in products
- Place orders for fabrics, trims, notions, and garments in SAP, and monitor delivery dates for commodities/components being ordered
- Monitor warehouse inventory and complete withdrawal transactions when needed
- Work with vendors and develop garment bid packages for specific commodities
- Ensure receipt by vendors. Issue fabric requests and secure all required garment samples
- Partner with various clients to ensure costume quality is maintained
- Follow all *** (TWDC) procurement policies
- Meet customer ser *** requirements for ser *** and value
- Maintain files of signed vendor contracts, requests for proposals, and bid exception forms
- Communicate production status to partners
- Track and clear blocked invoices via communication with requestors
- Guide assignments for a select group of hourly union cast members
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years experience in apparel or hardline purchasing
- Experience facilitating communication (written & verbal)
- Experience performing cost analysis and comparisons
- Experience with garment construction and terminology
- Experience leading workflow and project budgets
- Experience collaborating with partners at all levels
- Experience gaining consensus from various levels of collaborators up to and including Executives
- Experience in planning, problem-solving, co *** ict resolution, i *** uencing, and negotiating
- Experience with continuous improvement process
- Ability to work around all types of fabrics, fibers, and furs
- Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SAP purchasing module, Yunique PLM, Smartsheet, and Access
- Experience in Textiles or the Apparel industry
- Knowledge of international shipping processes and global sourcing
- Experience with garment specification or technical specification writing
Required Education
- High School diploma or equivalent is required
- Advanced degree in Merchandising, Costuming, or Apparel related field is preferred
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: *** offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only *** can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at *** .
DLEJobs #LI-CD1 #DX ***
The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $57,900.00 to $77,500.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
About *** Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world's first theme park - *** land - *** Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all *** theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering's unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on *** 's legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from "blue sky" concept phase to opening day.
About *** :
*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Entertainment Productions , which is part of a business we call *** Imagineering .
*** Entertainment Productions is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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