Inventory Analyst

Job 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, entertain 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. 

The Team 
At Mattel, our Supply Chain is constantly evolving to support our diverse and exciting portfolio of products, ensuring that every day brings new challenges and opportunities. This role is instrumental in managing inventory distribution across the Greece, Turkey and South Africa markets, aligning with commercial priorities, and ensuring seamless order fulfillment to meet customer demand. 

The Opportunity 
Reporting to the Customer Fulfillment Associate Manager, the Inventory Analyst will be responsible for overseeing inventory distribution, ensuring optimal stock availability through reservations and Distribution Center (DC) transfers. Additionally, this role will play a key part in supporting the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) process by analyzing fill rates, identifying supply chain inefficiencies, and managing excess inventory disposition to drive overall supply chain efficiency and performance. 
 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Ensure customer replenishment and setup requirements align with sales forecasts and orders.  

• Optimize market inventory utilization to support commercial priorities.  

• Provide accurate and timely visibility of current and projected stock levels to internal market stakeholders.  

• Lead and facilitate weekly inventory meetings.  

• Buy-off sub-regional demand plans, ensuring alignment with key metrics and commercial strategies while driving sub-regional S&OP.  

• Enhance customer fulfillment through collaboration and continuous improvement in planning, ensuring seamless integration of S&OE into S&OP.  

• Support team management and development within the Supply Chain function.  

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements for operational efficiency 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in a Supply Chain or related discipline.  

• 3–5 years of experience in planning, supply chain, or a related field.  

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.  

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret numerical data.  

• Solid understanding of Supply Chain processes and implications.  

• Commercial acumen with a strategic mindset.  

• Proficiency in Excel, COGNOS, Tableau, and AS400 is highly desirable.  

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels. 

• A proactive problem-solver, confident in recommending solutions to potential challenges.  

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload effectively.  

• Honest, fair, and firm with strong integrity.  

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 

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.