US Demand Planner

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 Opportunity:

This position is charged with executing key business processes and interacting with sales, marketing, and global supply planning to drive an accurate demand plan as part of a larger Sales, Operations and Inventory Planning process (SIOP). The incumbent will help develop the demand planning forecast, tools, and standard reporting. The incumbent will also drive reporting KPIs (e.g. inventory turns).

The demand planner role will be a key position in utilizing and the continuing development of Anaplan software.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills: Position requires ability to apply critical thinking to dissimilar problems and deliver fact supported analysis. The applicant shall have the capability to utilize various data points, including shipment patterns, Point of Sale (POS) data, pricing, etc. to come up with an incremental, seasonal forecast for toys and SKUs assigned.
• Process Management:Able to create, manage and improve existing processes to support Mattel SIOP process.
• Financial and Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results.
• Collaboration: Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners, including sales, marketing and manufacturing.
• Influencing & Negotiation: Can present ideas and directions that lead others to action.
• Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of settings to deliver business updates and influence business decisions
• Growth mindset: Stays curious, continuously learns from results, embraces challenges and self-improvement.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree and 2 - 3 years of related experience, or Master's degree and 1 year of related experience
• 2-3 years' experience in demand planning, forecasting, statistics or other quantitative analytic disciplines
• 1-2 years' experience in inventory management, SIOP implementation and facilitation
• Experience leading large meetings with cross-functional partners, including executives
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong understanding in data analysis

Preferred:

• Experience with JDA/Blue Yonder/Anaplan
• Experience with Tableau/Cognos

The annual base salary range for this position is between $68,000 and $83,000.

**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.

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.

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.

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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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