Sr. Inventory Associate

The Opportunity: 

The Sr. Inventory Associate is responsible for handling inbound and outbound shipments maintaining accurate inventory levels and supporting warranty and replacement part needs. This role ensures efficient processing storage and shipment of parts and utilizes various inventory and shipping software to manage warehouse operations effectively.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Receive and verify accuracy of inbound shipments against invoices and packing slips
• Locate parts in Mimics and physically in the warehouse
• Maintain inventory integrity including stock adjustments purging outdated parts and verifying part locations (primary and secondary)
• Prepare small outbound shipments for warranty claims or consumerpaid replacements
• Monitor and prepare large orders for truck shipments ensuring correct documentation is processed
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently
• Use software platforms including Clippership Exeter Mimics CATS FedEx International Shipping Microsoft Word and Excel
• Photograph new parts and update inventory systems accordingly
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse including restocking packaging materials
• Assist team members with pick/pack tasks and order release as needed

Shift:

• Monday Thursday 7AM 4PM 
• Friday 7AM 12PM

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 12 years of experience in a warehouse or consumer services environment.
• Previous use of MIMICS CATS and Microsoft Office is helpful but not required.
• Exemplary attendance and consistent job performance.
• Forklift experience required.
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to act quickly and decisively.
• Excellent multitasking time management and prioritization skills.
• High attention to detail especially in order accuracy and data entry.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to support various warehouse functions beyond primary responsibilities.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning embracing challenges and improving themselves.

Physical Activities:

• Ability to stand and operate a forklift for up to 8 hours per shift.
• Frequent walking lifting (up to 65 lbs) reaching kneeling crouching and repetitive hand motions.
• Must have visual acuity and ability to handle physical warehouse conditions and hazards (e.g. forklifts moving parts).

The base hourly rate for this position is between $17.50 and $21.90.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range however base hourly rate will be determined based on a candidates 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.

Additional Information :

Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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 performancedriven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing bestinclass 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 FisherPrice 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 worlds 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.

Mattels awardwinning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes Fast Company Newsweek Great Place to Work TIME and more.

Visit us at  is an 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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