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Global Staffing Sourcing
December 20, 2024
Pay- $142,000 – $177,000 a year
Encouraged to apply
- Fair chance
- Military encouraged
Full job description
It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. 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:
Currently seeking a Senior Manager for Supply Chain Planning. This position drives and improves visibility of supply chain data across systems supporting critical S&OP and S&OE processes. The ideal candidate should have strong data modeling understanding and supply chain business acumen especially in the areas of demand and supply planning that facilitate replenishment and fulfillment. The role will report to the Director of Planning, Global Technology (GTO).
Drive Technology and Process Alignment
- Ensure proper processes and document requirements are being followed
- Engages in rigorous root cause analysis, problem solving and solution implementations.
- Support Planning business by maintaining and updating systems and data used. Systems include but not limited to AS400, Blue Yonder, Anaplan Demand Planning, Order Management Systems, Google Cloud Platform
- Identify, vet, review with leadership, and implement process improvements
Support Global IT as Planning Data Analytics and Platforms point of Contact
- Work with GTO teams to provide timely and accurate data by improving process and technology
- Identify and address all IT issues for planning as primary point of contact and optimize infrastructure, hardware, software and processes, in close partnership with the GSC business team and driving GTO dependencies
New Capability Deployment
- Primary conduit to supply chain planning business leadership and personnel in technology modernization initiatives across all phases of the project lifecycle (analysis, design, build, test, deploy)
- Responsible for working with the business team to gather detailed requirements and processes
- Applying leading practices to requirements and processes and facilitating the development of to-be processes to be deployed on the modernized platform which effectively support Mattel’s supply chain operations characteristics.
- Advance the use of analytics to make data informed decisions to further optimize our supply chain processes
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems or a related field.
- 10+ years related experience in Supply Chain technology/Planning/Replenishment/CPG/Fast Fashion/Toy industry
- Training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge and experience with deploying operating systems, applications, patch management and desired configurations
- Skilled in data and analytics with superior skills in enabling business and IT teams to leverage data in a timely and accurate manner
- Skilled in Planning process and technologies for Retail/CPG/Similar
- Expert understanding of various modern technology platforms that support supply chain distribution and fulfillment, ideally in the B2B and D2C CPG, fashion, retail industries.
- Expert program management skills including the ability to effectively integrate and manage competing resources.
- Expert relationship management/networking skills.
- Expert verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated expertise with negotiating conflicts
- Expert leadership skills; prior management experience within supply chain technology.
- 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 $142,000 and $177,000.
**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.
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: Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: Products. 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.
