Procurement Analyst - job 1 of 2

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 Team:

The Global Procurement Logistics team drives the procurement of goods and services needed to support Mattel’s global operations. As Procurement Analyst, you will have the opportunity to actively support the strategic roadmap execution, analyze and provide visibility on internal and external metrics that drive decision making, support RFP execution, and implement controls that mitigate business and compliance risks.

The Opportunity: 

This role will actively support the procurement of parcel services and key parcel initiatives for Mattel’s Global Logistics accordance with Mattel’s Global Procurement Policy.  This includes developing Parcel Procurement KPI dashboard, real time tracking of parcel contracts and spend, supporting the Global Logistics Procurement team with complex RFP’s, managing contract database and supplier management.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Support management of Parcel Spend and carrier allocations thru Mattel’s network.
• Validate Mattel’s Parcel rating engine is selecting rates according to Category strategy and contracts after system changes.
• Assist with onboarding of new parcel carriers to the Mattel Network.
• Collaborate in managing the parcel spend data mapping in the Coupa platform and provide monthly feedback on mapping accuracy.
• Tracking and reporting of carrier spend by Mattel company, site, carrier contract and package size.
• Leverage spend analytics to identify cost savings opportunities across Parcel categories.
• Support Parcel Category Manager with QBRs and supplier scorecards, complex RFPs data analysis, including baseline development, RFP bid analysis and total cost analysis.
• Coordinate closely with Parcel Category Manager on category strategies, savings targets and scorecards.
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) maintenance and management of Parcel category contracts in the Coupa platform.
• Build and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers while effectively resolving performance/capability issues.
• Collect and analyze small parcel shipping data from various carriers.
• Perform data validation and cleansing to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data.
• Develop and maintain regular reports and dashboards to track shipping performance, costs, trends, and issues.
• Provide actionable insights to optimize shipping strategies, reduce costs, and improve delivery efficiency.
• Analyze data related to shipping volume, delivery timeframes, and packaging to identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field, with business or supply chain management preferred, with a minimum of 1 year of procurement/supply chain experience or related field or combination of education and experience.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI).
• Proven mathematical and data analysis skills.
• Experience of working with Business Information Systems - Knowledge/experience with Oracle and Coupa systems a plus.
• Ability to apply a wide range of sourcing and supplier performance management related skills and knowledge.
• Knowledge of supply chain fundamentals and Procure to Pay processes.
• Understanding of a multi-step RFx sourcing process.
• Knowledge of key contracting principles, standard terms, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the workforce, including senior leadership and executive management.
• Exceptional problem solving, strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, ability to deal with ambiguity, and risk management skills.
• Highly motivated and capable of managing global projects across multiple cross-functional groups in a decentralized organization.
• Team player with strong initiative, intrinsically motivated, works autonomously.
• Proven ability to produce error-free work under deadline.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with positive, customer-focus approach in combination with the ability to work effectively in a team environment, fast-paced, and rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain priorities to complete assignments by deadlines independently.
• Certification in supply chain, contract management, procurement or project management a plus.
• 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 $70,400 and $88,000.
**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. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. 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.

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, 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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