Job Description

The Opportunity:

Mattel Inc is looking for a Principal Solutions Architect who is highly motivated and energetic to join our Logistics Technology Team. This individual will be responsible for creating, designing, and implementing distribution solutions for our business partners. This individual will also have a key role in Mattel’s Supply Chain transformation and will focus on Warehousing and Logistics.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Develop and design the overall WMS solution architecture, including defining system requirements, workflows, and integration points. Ensure the architecture aligns with the Mattel’s business objectives and industry best practices.
• Work closely with internal and external teams to integrate the WMS solution with existing enterprise systems, such as OMS, Small Parcel Solution and other relevant systems. Identify integration points, develop integration strategies, and oversee the implementation.
• Lead the implementation of the WMS solution by coordinating with development teams, conducting system configuration, and overseeing testing and quality assurance activities. Ensure adherence to project timelines, budget, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including business users, IT teams, and vendors, to gather feedback, address concerns, and ensure alignment between business requirements and the WMS solution. Facilitate effective communication and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Effectively communicate designs/solutions in multiple forums and to various audiences including technology and business executive
• Serves as a business-facing liaison for Supply Chain Execution functions. Develop and maintain business partnerships to support the enhancement and global delivery of Logistics IT solutions. Ensure quality delivery of IT projects and smooth transition to production support.
• Maintain effective knowledge of Supply Chain best practices, focusing Logistics Execution capabilities, as well as thorough awareness of trends and developments of emerging technologies, evaluating all for viability and benefit to organization.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, supply chain or equivalent years of experience.

• 15 years related experience in Supply Chain technology/Logistics/Toy industry

• 10+ years of experience in Blue Yonder (Red Prairie/JDA) WMS implementations including hands on functional solutions or application configuration experience.

• Familiarity with the Blue Yonder WMS platform and its configuration capabilities is essential.

• Strong SQL, Mocha scripting and reporting platform experience strongly preferred.

• Good understanding of supply chain processes, warehouse operations, and logistics management

• Proven experience conducting design sessions with the business and demonstrated skill in translating functional needs and technical capabilities into solutions to meet the business needs including gap identification and solution recommendations using industry best practices and packaged solution configurations.

• Understanding of various modern technology platforms that support supply chain distribution and fulfillment, ideally in the B2B and D2C CPG, fashion, retail industries.

• Possesses excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills (written and verbal).

• 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 $125,000 and $170,000 **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.