Job Summary We are seeking a Merchandise & Inventory Specialist for a 6 to 7+ month contract opportunity in Orlando, FL. This role supports merchandise operations, planning, allocation, purchase orders, vendor communication, inventory processes, and merchandise system activity within a fast-paced entertainment venue and retail environment. This is a strong opportunity for a detail-oriented merchandising, retail operations, inventory, or supply chain professional who enjoys working with data, systems, vendors, and cross-functional teams. The role offers exposure to corporate merchandise support processes, inventory coordination, purchase order management, and vendor issue resolution. You will be part of a collaborative in-office team environment where accuracy, communication, accountability, and problem-solving are highly valued. Key Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and update new and replenishment purchase orders to support merchandise planning and inventory needs.
• Set up and maintain vendor information for auto-replenishment programs and ongoing merchandise support activities.
• Communicate with vendors and internal park teams regarding shipping schedules, deadlines, order updates, and potential delays.
• Validate UPC information within ordering, ticketing, and merchandise system processes.
• Process inventory transfers and assist with inventory activities, tracking, and related documentation.
• Research and help resolve accounts payable, goods receipt, invoice review, and vendor discrepancy issues. Compensation and Benefits
• Pay range: $17 to $21 per hour.
• Contract length: Long-term temporary

• Schedule:

  Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Work arrangement: 100% in office in Orlando, FL. Required Qualifications and Skills
• Manage purchase order creation, updates, tracking, and replenishment support.
• Coordinate vendor communication, shipping updates, and merchandise system data accuracy.
• Support inventory transfers, invoice review, goods receipt research, and discrepancy resolution.
• Assist merchandise planning, allocation, and corporate merchandise support teams with daily operational needs.
• High School Diploma required.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience preferred in retail, merchandising, inventory management, supply chain operations, purchase order support, or vendor coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze information, identify discrepancies, and support timely issue resolution.
• Strong communication, customer service, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, in-office environment.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, initiative, accountability, and adaptability. Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Experience supporting auto-replenishment programs, purchase orders, UPC validation, invoice review, goods receipts, or merchandise system processes.
• Background in entertainment venues, theme parks, theatres, retail operations, merchandising, or consumer products environments.

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