Associate Manager, Contract Manufacturing (1 year contract)

Company Description

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

Job Description

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Manage designated projects from concept initiation stage to product finalization within dynamic and complex manufacturing vendor networks to achieve targets in terms of cost, schedule, quality and capacity
• Facilitate supply chain sourcing strategies by developing sourcing guidelines to align with business requirements and product categories
• Establish contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies by evaluating technical and business risks
• Lead a cross functional team to develop strategic business partnership with external manufacturing vendors
• Act as primary contact during all phases from demand to delivery
• Facilitate commercial and technical negotiation to ensure the performance and compliance of manufacturing vendors and identify improvement areas

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree holder in Procurement/Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising or other related disciplines
• At least 5 years' relevant experience in supply chain or sourcing fields, preferably in toy manufacturing or consumer products industries
• Good knowledge of manufacturing, product costing and vendors management
• Strong business acumen with excellent interpersonal, problem solving, negotiation and project management skills
• Result-oriented, well-organized and with proactive attitude
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
• Travel to China and South East Asia will be required 

Who Should Join Us:

We are not only looking for the right experience and skill set, but also for attitude, potential & cultural fit.

If you are creative, energetic, passionate with a growth mindset and devoted to developing your future career in the world’s leading toy company, you are welcome to be a part of our team and we will play & grow together!

What We Offer:

As a caring company, we are committed to providing engaging and work-life balance environment, competitive remuneration, comprehensive fringe benefits, and progressive career opportunities to our people.   

Our benefits include:

• 5-day work week; Flex-Friday
• Flexi Working Hours
• Annual Leave and Company Holidays
• Group Medical, and Life Insurance
• MPF
• Comprehensive Wellness Programs

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.               ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Who We Are:

• Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

  Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

  Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
  
  Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

  Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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