Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY: 

Mattel is currently looking for a Replenishment Planning Analyst to act as a key member of the Inventory Management team, responsible for optimizing inventory to meet customer requirements and financial targets. The position works very closely with Sales, Marketing & Demand Planning to maintain allocation flow plans and make recommendations on strategies and inventory decisions. Each planner will manage multiple brands and will be responsible for maintaining a customer allocation plan and committing inventory to sales orders with the goal of meeting customer requirements and company financial objectives. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn and gain exposure to many different areas within Mattel, including Sales, Sales Forecasting, Supply Planning, Direct Import, Finance, Distribution & Logistics, Operations and others.

WHAT YOUR IMPACT WILL BE: 

• Maintain and manage monthly item level allocation plans for all assigned brands.
• Take ownership of critical inventory, working daily with sales and demand planning to chase, match, and ship orders.
• Responsible for reviewing daily inventory levels, committing inventory to sales orders within the allocation flow plan.
• Accountable for maintaining time sensitive inventory safety stock levels in support of approved customer requirements (e.g. ADs, POG, Prepacks, Pallets)
• Reviews demand forecasts and provides analysis and recommendations for adjustments to allocation flow plans to maximize sales and minimize carryover inventory.
• Maintain replenishment order fill metrics and prepare weekly order fill reports.
• Drive all strategic decisions needed to execute your business (e.g. Air Ship, shipping direction change, expediting from port to DC, capacity swap at plant)

Qualifications

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 

• 2-3 years professional experience, preferably within planning, allocation, or replenishment in a retail or CPG environment
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Can communicate clearly and with confidence
• Ability to interface with all levels of management
• Ability to handle multiple projects in addition to managing 250+ SKU count.
• A flexible team player; willing to work outside of normal responsibilities to achieve desired results; customer driven.
• Previous experience with inventory management methodologies and/or allocation principles is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in all other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to quickly gain proficiency in new/multiple supply chain systems
• Experience in consumer products, licensing and/or entertainment preferred

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. 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.