Sr. Supply Planning Analyst

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.

The Team:

The Sourcing team plays a critical role in aligning new product introductions with the most suitable manufacturing locations across all Mattel brands, ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance. The team is responsible for managing an executable workload across a global network of manufacturing partners, maintaining balance and efficiency across diverse geographic regions. Additionally, the department performs volume forecasting and factory cost analysis across Mattel’s manufacturing sources, providing actionable insights and strategic reporting to senior management and cross-functional leadership.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

We have an opening for a Sr. Supply Planning Analyst within the Supply Planning department, based in the El Segundo office. Reporting to the Supply Planning Manager, this highly cross-functional role collaborates closely with teams such as Development Program Management, Marketing, Global Supply Chain Finance, Supply Chain Strategy, Manufacturing Operations, and others. The position involves preparing detailed analyses for various Mattel brands and manufacturing sites, while fostering strong working relationships across departments. Key responsibilities include creating and managing New Product Sourcing and plant loading reports, identifying and communicating impacts of changes in Long-Range Growth Scenarios, and contributing to periodic factory cost forecasting. This role requires strong analytical and presentation skills, with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and offers high visibility across the organization.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Contribute to shaping the supply chain strategy for Mattel brands across diverse global manufacturing locations.
• Support the achievement of annual production volume targets at key manufacturing sites.
• Assist in preparing capacity analyses for the Global Supply Planning team, enabling informed decisions for brand and site-level planning.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field
• 4+ Years’ experience in Program Management, Finance, Supply Chain Planning, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Product Development, or related functions
• Experience leading cross functional projects across multiple geographies ideally in consumer goods industry
• Clear communication skills; Demonstrated ability to establish strong working relationships
• High level of interpersonal, written, and verbal skills
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• Detail oriented and able to balance multiple projects at a time

Preferred: 

• Master’s in Supply Chain Management/MBA/Mathematics
• Willing to roll up sleeves in ambiguous situations and solve business challenges
• Experience in presenting to senior management
• Advanced data analytics skills
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $84,000 and $105,000.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

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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