Distributor - The Disney Store

Job ID 10145267 Location London, United Kingdom Business Disney Store Date posted Mar. 13, 2026

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Job Summary:

About The Role & Team

You will Play a pivotal role in bringing Disney's magic to life by expertly managing stock allocations across our stores and online platforms. Using our allocation system, you'll ensure the seamless flow of products, supporting key launches and seasonal promotions, all with the goal of maximising sales and profitability. Your efforts will drive increased full-price sell-through and reduce markdowns, directly impacting the success of our much-loved stories and experiences.

Be you, be here, be part of the story!

At The Walt Disney Company, magic is more than just a word; it's a way of life. For a century, we've been inspiring imaginations, celebrating diversity, and bringing families together through our beloved stories, characters, and experiences. From our iconic theme parks and resorts to our groundbreaking films, television shows, interactive media and products, we're dedicated to creating magic that knows no bounds.

This is a fixed-term contract position until November, located at our London office in Hammersmith, requiring four days of on-site attendance per week.

Values

You'll join a team grounded in our Disney values, acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.

What You'll Do

Allocation

Ensure timely allocation of all stock to meet the trading needs of the business, whether new season, new franchise launches or promotional stock
Be aware of any late lines or lines with limited stock that may affect ranging in stores and consider alternatives or work with Store Operations if a communication is required
Ensure the new seasons allocation strategy takes account of stage sets and fixture fill
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the allocation systems functions
Analyse stock and sales performance by line and store to assist in effective allocations
Plan and execute promotional and event specific allocations

Trading

For the merchandising team you cover, implement replenishment strategies based on changes to promotions, staging, tables and franchise activity
Make recommendations to merchandising teams on any stock related challenges for example, size ratio, intake phasing, market performance
Be familiar with key merchandising documents and be able to interpret them and utilise them as required, this includes, Range Plan and Delivery Schedules
Produce ad hoc analysis as required and in Merchandising Assistant's (MA) absence assist in preparation of weekly trading reports

Store Support

Build the stock packages for new store openings within business deadlines and monitor new store sales to ensure full support from key stakeholders
Visit stores and the Distribution Centre to understand TDSE product, staging, the supply chain and any operational issues
Be responsible for the liaison with stores on specific store issues and take action to address these with the distribution team

Required Qualifications & Skills

Recent experience of working in retail in-store or as a MA, Allocator/Distributor within an omni-channel retailer or a Merchandising related qualification, essential
Demonstrable experience of working in teams and building effective relationships
Highly numerate with good Excel skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Good time planning and organisation skills
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
An analytical and innovative approach to problem solving
Cultural sensitivity

The Perks

25 days annual leave
Private medical insurance & dental care
Free Park Entry: the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
Disney Discounts: entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort F&B and ticketing
Excellent parental and guardian leave
Employee Resource Groups - WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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About Disney Store:

Disney store, which debuted in 1987, carries high-quality products, including exclusive product lines that support and promote Disney’s key entertainment initiatives and characters from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel. shopDisney.com is the ecommerce destination for guests of all ages, offering a curated selection of the best product from Disney store, Disney Consumer Products licensees, global collections and collaborations, and Disney Parks and Resorts, including trend fashion and accessories, toys, home and collectibles. Disney store and shopDisney offer magical shopping experiences that can only be delivered by Disney, one of the world’s largest and most successful entertainment companies. There are currently more than 240 Disney store locations in North America; more than 40 Disney store locations in Japan; two locations in Shanghai, China including a flagship; and more than 70 Disney store locations in Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

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 Disney Store (UK) Ltd, which is part of a business we call Disney Store.

The Disney Store (UK) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney 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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