Assistant Sourcing Manager, Global Merchandise Sourcing, Apparel - Disney Consumer Products

Job ID 10148150 Location Singapore, Singapore Business Disney Experiences Date posted Apr. 13, 2026

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Job Summary:

This is an office-based role in our Singapore office.

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

About Disney Consumer Products

Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is the division of Disney Experiences that brings beloved brands and franchises into the daily lives of families and fans through products — including toys, t-shirts, apps, books, and more — and experiences that can be found around the world. This includes on the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations globally. The business is home to world-class teams of experts in product, licensing, and retail; artists and storytellers; and technologists who inspire imaginations around the world.

About Global Merchandise Sourcing

Global Merchandise Sourcing team handles all apparel development and production of Disney’s consumer products end to end. The team handles all styles from point of tech pack development, sample creation, costing, tech approvals and eventual bulk production and shipment of these products to the global Disney Parks and Disney Stores. We manage and work with our vendor source base and collaborate with our Disney Design and Merchandising teams on day-to-day level.

About the Role

The Assistant Sourcing Manager is responsible for end-to-end apparel product development and production execution, with deep ownership of fabric, fit, construction, and manufacturing readiness. This role integrates technical apparel knowledge with sourcing strategy, ensuring garments are developed to meet design intent, performance standards, cost targets, and speed-to-market objectives. A key focus is driving digital product creation, including 3D garment simulation and virtual sampling, to reduce development cycles and improve accuracy. You will act as a critical link between Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, and Suppliers, ensuring that products are both creatively aligned and technically executable at scale.

Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Vendor Management

Execute sourcing strategies aligned to vendor capability
Develop suppliers in technical apparel and material innovation
Assess vendors on quality, cost, speed, and digital readiness

Product Development & Execution

Lead development from concept to production readiness
Translate design into production-ready garments (fit, construction, materials)
Partner with Technical Design on fit approvals and garment engineering

3D Digital Development

Utilize 3D tools (e.g., CLO, Browzwear) for virtual sampling
Validate samples digitally

Cost Engineering

Manage costing with clear understanding of fabric and construction drivers
Drive value engineering through material and design optimization
Balance cost with product integrity

Fabric & Textile Proficiency

Able to understand fabric validation (knits, wovens, performance fabrics)
Evaluate textile specifications and testing

Production Readiness & Risk

Identify risks in production timelines
Ensure all approvals are completed before bulk
Partner with QA to resolve issues

Requirements:

At least 5 years in apparel product development or sourcing
Experience with fabric sourcing and garment development
Exposure to 3D product creation tools preferred
Strong apparel construction, fit, and fabric knowledge
Understanding of textile performance and testing
Experience with 3D garment tools such as CLO, Browzwear
Solid costing, negotiation, and analytical skills
Effective cross-functional communication
Demonstrated ability to balance conflicting priorities between creative design and cost of goods objectives.
Proficient in English and Mandarin Chinese - to interact with stakeholders across Asia markets
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and strategy-formulation skills.
Strong computer skills. (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Micro Charts, etc.)

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (Apparel, Textiles, or related field a plus)

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’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 The Walt Disney Company (Southeast Asia), which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

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