Senior Analyst, Brand Portfolio & Project Management - 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 Portfolio Management team collaborates with Global Brand teams to ensure portfolios align with corporate metrics and support brand initiatives for successful product launches.   We drive alignment across various stakeholders, providing visibility and clarity around processes with our regional planning functions and commercial organizations. 

The Opportunity: 

The Senior Analyst will report into the Sr Manager Portfolio Management based out of our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.  The team is part of the Global Supply Chain organization and works across stakeholders throughout the company.  The Senior Analyst will be a critical member of the team to assess business metrics, think independently, identify patterns & provide insights into how we can positively influence the business portfolio. This role will also serve as an agent of change, supporting the implementation of new processes and agreed to metrics.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Lead end to end portfolio metrics management & reporting.
• Influence key stakeholders using data and reporting to achieve results.
• Lead the Portfolio Management Review session right from preparation of the material, perform analysis and identify issues that require resolution.
• Partner with teams to understand the business challenges or opportunities and help drive alignment across the teams.
• Lead strategic project initiatives related to Portfolio Management process improvements within the S&OP function.
• Partner with Supply Chain Analytics team to drive use & understand reporting.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field.
• 3-4 years’ experience in product development or supply chain, preferably in a consumer products industry.
• Highly proficient in PowerPoint; able to build presentation decks.
• Advanced Excel skills including modelling, pivot tables & managing large sets of data.
• Some proficiency in Business Intelligence tools, i.e. Tableau or comparable.
• Critical thinker with strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to think independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively, build trust and influence the actions of others.
• Capacity to provide insightful analyses across the Brand Portfolio and translate into actionable metrics.
• 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 $88,000 and $100,000.
**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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