Merchandise Planning Intern, Spring 2026

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’ll 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. The intern will report to the Manager, Merchandise Planning.

This internship is a full-time, six-month commitment in Orlando, FL, from January 2026 to June 2026.

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 handling routine analysis to help the team maximize sales and minimize risks.

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

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 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 posting, 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

• Be compliant with The Disney Look appearance guidelines while at work

• Program Length: The approximate dates of this internship are January 2026 - June 2026

• Fully available to work full-time hours (approximately 40 per week) and have a consistent, reliable work schedule for the duration of the internship

• Transportation: Able to provide/have reliable transportation to/from work

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

• Florida Housing: Limited housing opportunities may be available for Florida-based Disney Interns through American Campus Communities. For more information, click here.

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The pay rate for this role in Orlando, Florida is $22.50 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.