Lead Wave Planner

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, 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.

Job Description

The Opportunity: The Lead Wave Planner is responsible for distributing and coordinating work in their assigned area. In addition, the lead follows up with employees to ensure the assigned workload is completed., by researching discrepancies and collaborating with the appropriate areas to understand the priorities and the workflow. Looking for an individual who is both analytical and enthusiastic, who can promote our company culture in their daily work.  

What Your Impact Will Be: 

The essential duties and responsibilities for the Operations Coordinator position include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Following and promoting the DC Safety regulations.
• Following and maintaining Housekeeping and 5S guidelines.
• Work with Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Monitor workflow through communicating with supervisors and management to understand current needs.
• Release waves based on wave sequence and schedule.
• Monitors exceptions that prevent waves from releasing and/or from fully completing
• Responsible for the timely resolution of order to ensure KPI’s are met.
• Communicate with supervisor any concerns or delays in processing orders with the goal of meeting the key performance indicators.
• React to requests to adjust priorities and assign waves.
• Communicate regularly with peers and management.
• Monitor work queue/assign work.
• Monitor open waves and react to waves greater than 24 hours.
• Perform the role of triage processor.
• Collaborate with the triage team to resolve order delays.
• Properly record Data.
• Flexibility to work in other areas as necessary.
• Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned by your manager or supervisor.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSABILITIES

• In this position the incumbent is required to provide direction to employees but the incumbent does not issue disciplinary action.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 2 years of related experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to plan, assign, and direct work
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and in an effective manner
• Able to collaborate with employees at all levels within the warehouse
• Basic mathematic skills- ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fraction, and decimals
• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions
• Able to problem solve basic work-related challenges
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred

EQUIPMENT

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to utilize the following equipment in a safe and satisfactory manner with or without reasonable accommodations.

• RF device
• WMS operating systems preferred

The base hourly rate for this position is between $24.00 and  $26.25.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience

Additional Information

What It’s Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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 company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

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 including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.