Supply 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 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

The Opportunity: 

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Supply Planner to support our Asia markets. In this role, you will be responsible for aligning supply with demand forecasts, optimizing inventory, and ensuring timely product availability to meet customer and business needs.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Coordinate product availability to maximize supply alignment with demand forecasts, including support for key launches and promotions.

• Collaborate with manufacturing supply planning and logistics teams to minimize out-of-stocks while maintaining optimal inventory coverage.

• Monitor and address production constraints (e.g., capacity, MOQs, lead times) and communicate impacts to Marketing, Sales, and Operations.

• Take proactive measures to resolve delays, mitigate overstock risks, and manage inventory within financial targets, including allocation processes when needed.

• Identify and execute inventory balancing and transfer opportunities across markets.

• Regularly track and review inventory KPIs such as Supply Match, Inventory Health, Days of Supply (DOS), and in-transit inventory.

• Lead Excess and Aged Stock Reviews, including SLOB (Slow Moving and Obsolete) inventory assessments.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA is a plus).

• 3–5 years of experience in supply planning, operations, or supply chain—preferably within FMCG or consumer goods.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

• Experience in forecasting and demand planning is an advantage.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with global supply chain stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Self-motivated, results-driven, and adaptable to fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.

• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks to completion.

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.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

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 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.

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