Mattel

Responsibilities include (and not limited to): managing the global S&OP structure and quality of the process, develop / implement and influence best practices in demand planning, supply planning and inventory management as well as manage system enhancement to enable all the above.. Design & develop new templates/models to mature demand planning and supply planning analyses and discussions in management reviews.. Support the Contemporary Demand Planning initiative across both demand and supply planning.. Partner with Supply Chain Analytics to enhance S&OP reporting (including demand planning, supply planning and Direct to Consumer).. 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.

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, 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:
The Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) team is responsible for the design and execution of the S&OP Process, a vehicle for the company to balance demand and supply. Responsibilities include (and not limited to): managing the global S&OP structure and quality of the process, develop / implement and influence best practices in demand planning, supply planning and inventory management as well as manage system enhancement to enable all the above.

Job Description

The Opportunity:
The Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) function within Mattel’s Global Supply Chain Planning organization is responsible for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the S&OP framework and maturity. The S&OP process, or Sales & Operations Planning process, is a vehicle for the company to balance demand and supply. A series of S&OP meetings will focus on a key output that drives the next process to complete our monthly cycle. The Sr. S&OP Analyst is a key partner with our Brand Marketing, Commercial, Finance and Global Supply Chain teams. The Sr. S&OP Analyst will work in the global organization as a change agent to define and implement S&OP process, metrics and analytics.
What Your Impact Will Be:
The role will be focusing (and not limited to) the following areas:
Design & develop new templates/models to mature demand planning and supply planning analyses and discussions in management reviews.
Support process improvement to mature the end-to-end S&OP process.
Enhance demand and commercial analytics to support Demand Management Review and the Regional Demand Planning process.
Enhance inventory analytics to support the Supply Management Review as well as the net inventory modeling in partnership with Finance.
Continuously improve the Need to Produce (NTP) calculation methodology and support any system enhancement.
Support the Contemporary Demand Planning initiative across both demand and supply planning.
Partner with Supply Chain Analytics to enhance S&OP reporting (including demand planning, supply planning and Direct to Consumer).
Analysis and Problem-Solving: The ideal candidate will apply critical thinking to dissimilar problems and deliver fact supported analysis, and the ability to quickly switch between strategic thinking and detailed analysis.
Process Management and Improvement: The ideal candidate will create and organize work and processes to get things done in the most efficient manner. Will continuously strive to improve the ways we operate by consistently bringing strong technical and leadership knowledge to the table.
Presentation: The ideal candidate will communicate clearly and effectively in a variety of presentation settings including one-on-one, small and large groups, and with peers and executives.
Financial and Business Acumen: The ideal candidate will evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results.
Collaboration: The ideal candidate will build constructive and effective cross-functional relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:
Required:
4 years of directly relevant experience.
Strong foundational understanding of supply chain management.
Proven experience in data analysis of large data sets.
Experience gathering and documenting process and tool requirements.
Comfortable moderating meetings, delivering oral presentations and /or training to large groups; strong communication skills to deliver business updates.
Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
Proficient in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred:
Master’s degree
Experience in establishing or analyzing key metrics in Portfolio, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance.
Experience with Blue Yonder/Anaplan.
Experience with Tableau/Cognos.
Experience with coding in SQL, R, Python or VBA.
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 $85,000 and $100,000.
**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.

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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