Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
From the phenomenally successful Warner Bros. Studio Tours in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, to flagship retail stores in New York, Chicago and Tokyo, the next exciting addition to this collection is Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai - The Making of Harry Potter, a completely new experience for Harry Potter fans in China.
Located in the heart of the city, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai – The Making of Harry Potter is an indoor attraction designed to transport visitors into the world of filmmaking, revealing production secrets through interactive experiences, showcasing stunning sets, and displaying beautifully crafted props.
This new attraction will deliver the Studio Tour values of exceptional customer service, experiences that exceed visitors’ expectations and the very best in Harry Potter retail.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai (WBSTS) will be operated in partnership with Jinjiang International (Holdings) Co., Ltd, a State-Owned Enterprise, ensuring a world-class experience for all who visit.
Duration of role – Full Time Employee
Role Reports To – Retail Director
Numbers of Subordinates – 2 -3
Your New Role
We are looking for a Merchandising & Planning Manager to lead product planning and inventory management for WBSTS Retail. The role owns the global-range assortment, ensuring the right products from the global range and other global product hubs are selected, planned, bought in the right depth, launched and traded successfully to maximise sales, margin and stock efficiency.
The role is the primary WBSTS interface with the Global Team on global-range selection, range architecture and launch planning, and is fully accountable for inventory health across WBSTS Retail – open-to-buy, stock turn, availability, and reductions & discounts (R&D). Working in partnership with the Product Development & Sourcing Manager, who leads locally developed products, the role ensures one coherent, commercially balanced assortment for the Chinese guest.
Your Role Accountabilities
Global Range Selection & Planning
Lead the selection of products from the global range and other global product hubs, curating the most relevant and commercially compelling assortment for the Chinese guest.
Act as the primary WBSTS interface with the Global Team on product selection, range architecture and launch planning for the global range.
Build seasonal, annual and long-term merchandise plans aligned to global brand direction and WBSTS commercial objectives.
Own order quantities, order timing and planning cycles for the global range, aligned with global lead times and the WBSTS sales plan.
Lead inventory planning for key product launches, seasonal events and peak trading periods.
For locally developed products, partner with the Product Development & Sourcing Manager on depth of buy, pricing recommendations and in-store allocation.
Inventory Health & Stock Management
Own the open-to-buy (OTB) and inventory investment for WBSTS Retail, optimising stock efficiency.
Be accountable for inventory health – stock turn, weeks of cover, availability vs. demand, and aged and slow-moving stock.
Lead reductions & discounts (R&D) management, including markdown planning, clearance strategy and margin protection.
Lead forecasting, demand planning, replenishment and…