Demand Planner
Demand Planner
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Job Description
The Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner to join our European Supply Chain Team located in Milan (Italy). The key objectives of this role are to lead the local S&OP process and collaborate with commercial stakeholders to generate the most-likely Demand predictions.
What Your Impact Will Be:
- Drive improvements in Forecast Variance
- Prepare and run the local S&OP process with the Sales & Marketing teams following the monthly cadence
- Prepare and execute the monthly Demand Submission in line with the signed-off forecast
- Be the primary point of contact for Sales & Marketing with regards to Planning and Forecasting
- Synchronize commercial plans with demand plans
- Proactively identifying constraints and challenges and developing solutions to mitigate impacts all the while keeping internal customers clearly informed of developments
- Work with Sales and Marketing to fully understand Sales Forecast risks and opportunities
- Provide and analyse monthly metrics reporting on forecast changes rejections forecast accuracy bias
Qualifications :
What Were Looking For:
- B.A. Degree in Business Administration Operations Management Supply-Chain or Engineering (or equivalent)
- Fluent Italian & English
- At least 2-3 years experience in a supply chain planning role
- Working knowledge of demand planning processes and tools; experience with Anaplan and/or Tableau is a plus
- APICS certification or equivalent a plus
- Expert proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
- Confident and skilled communicator both verbally and written including meeting facilitation and presentations
- Ability to influence and achieve expected results independently by establishing effective cross-functional & cross-culture relationships
- High level of organizational and time management skills
- High levels of problem solving & analytical ability
- Ability to perform in a demanding dynamic and highly visible organisation
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 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.
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 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 award-winning 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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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
