🟥 Junior Buyer (Mat cover ending Jan 2026) - WB Studio Tour, The Making Of Harry Potter

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.

Following the success of the Warner Bros. Studio Tours in London and Hollywood, Warner Bros. Worldwide Tours and Retail division (WWT&R) has built on its experience of visitor engagement, exceptional customer service, and innovative merchandise to include experiential retail. In addition to the Studio Tour shops, the division consists of Harry Potter New York and the Platform 9 ¾ shops at Kings Cross station.

The latest addition to the division is Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, which opened in summer 2023 and is home to authentic sets, props, and costumes from the eight Harry Potter films. Visitors are invited to discover ‘behind-the-scenes’ secrets of film production and see how the books were brought to life on-screen. With the chance to explore Diagon Alley, enter the Great Hall, appear in a moving portrait, and even ride on a broomstick, visitors experience the magic of filmmaking firsthand. Since opening, the Studio Tour has achieved high ratings on Google Reviews and is consistently sold out.

🔵 Your New Role...

As a key member of the Buying team, this exciting role is all about developing and selecting products that deliver against sales and margin targets - working closely with vendors and licensees, managing the critical path to ensure product launches on time. You will be working collaboratively with Merchandising and Design to build a customer-focused, commercial, and innovative product assortment that is best in class, identifying and developing commercial products that are suitable for the relevant market.

🟣 Your Role Accountabilities...

• Reviewing customer preferences and forecast trends in line with our global territories.
• Manage the topline critical path from concept to shipping, ensuring planned launch dates are met and highlighting any risks.
• Present and manage ranges throughout the sign-off process to the senior leadership team.
• Trade categories with the Merchandiser to minimise any threats and proactively maximise opportunities.
• Building strong working relationships with suppliers and working with compliance to onboard new suppliers where necessary.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and peers across the business, such as Merchandising, Design, Ecommerce, Retail, Marketing, and Consumer Products across our global markets.
• Accountable for delivering category KPI’s, with support of Buyer when necessary.

⚪️ Qualifications & Experiences...

• Existing Junior Buyer level experience or at least 18 months experience at Assistant Buyer level.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office
• Thorough knowledge of the Harry Potter Franchise and a clear understanding of our brand DNA.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.