Manager Distribution Center

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.

The opportunity :

Mattel is currently seeking an DC Manager for the new implementation of its new DC in France, based in Illiers-Combray, Chartres. The role will be to lead the Supply chain from Port Entry to the shipment to the final customer.  Monitoring the day-to-day planning, forecasting and operational requirements with 3PL logistical partners & reporting of throughput volumes, productivities and inventory balances

The DC manager is the central point between the Mattel Subsidiaries (France, Italy and Iberia), Mattel Europe (planning, IT) and the subcontractors (shipping lines, warehousing, and carriers).  He /she is responsible for aligning inbound, warehousing, and outbound daily and seasonal capacities with the market needs.

The DC manager is monitoring the performance of subcontractors through a set of KPI’s; he/she needs to identify where focus / corrective actions are needed.  The DC manager then does the follow up until completion of the corrective actions.

The DC Manager is the key responsible for meeting budget targets.

The DC Manager adds value to the supply chain in proposing optimisations on procedures and cost savings.

The DC Manager will also be the point of contract with the landlord or the DC and the general compliance of the site operationally  

The Team : 

The EMEA Logistics team manages all Warehousing & Logistical supply chain operational standards by contributing warehouse information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems and ensuring compliance with both Local and Internal regulations. This is a dynamic and fast-moving team, responsible for facilitating the end-to-end supply of goods & services that allows us to service all our customers, both internal & external, for the EMEA region.

Job Description

Your main responsibilities include:

• The main tasks of the DC Manager are to lead the day-to-day DC operations between Mattel and service providers:

• Planning: 
  • collect and provide the forecasts for inbound, outbound, and promotional assembly to the service provider
  • project stock capacity needs
• 3PL management:
  • provide tools to monitor service providers performance and follow up the correct measurement
  • take corrective actions to meet KPI’s
  • provide tools to service providers to optimise service levels (daily shipping forecast, weekly inbound forecast, order typology, market tendencies, loading plans)
  • Assist to implement with 3PL partner DC optimisation projects and to identify Improvement opportunities and resolve challenges
• Cost management:
  • tender unique special operations (co-pack, labelling) in order to optimize costs
  • perform complete invoice control (for service delivered)
  • budget the operations
  • communicate monthly accruals to Mattel Europe operations finance
  • follow up and gap-analysis on budget versus actual, corrective actions where needed
• People management:
  • Manages a team of 3 leading DC operations  
• Problem management:
  • identify and solve imminent problems (capacity, quality, cost) and communicates in timely manner to Director DC operations
  • makes decisions on prioritization where needed
• Communication
  • ensure correct and sufficient communication between 3PL’s and Mattel
• Quality management:
  • support subsidiaries / CPI in specific marketing and quality operations
  • ensures SOX compliancy and assists on internal and external Audits
  • assists insurance audits + follows up on corrective actions needed

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Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Educated or trained in Logistics – (preferably university degree)
• At least 3 years of experience in a logistics Management position
• Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
• Proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Office/Suite, Strong Microsoft Excel skills and data entry systems - PC Literate
• Bilingual in France and English,
• Excellent Communication Skill: (both written and verbal) to effectively negotiate with carriers, suppliers, custom brokers, and internal/external customers
• Complex Problem Solving & Decision-Making skills: They should have the ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions using decision making skills that consider the relative cost & benefits of potential actions.
• Analytical and structured Critical Thinking: To know how to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems
• Ability to meet demands on short deadlines
• Ability to motivate and empower
• Good prioritizing skills, time scales can be extremely tight, and workload can peak.
• Pro-active, team player, consistent, integer, accurate & strongly organized
• Strong sociability
• Can handle stress
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Can deal with conflict situations

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.

Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

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.