Senior/ Merchandising & Planning Manager

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance. Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled. Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO! ㅤ 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 Senior/ 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.

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.