Senior Supply Planner

The Opportunity: 

As a Senior Supply Planner you will play a key role in driving supply readiness and ensuring product availability across our worldwide markets.

Working closely with OEM vendors and cross-functional stakeholders you will oversee supply inventory and capacity planning proactively address supply risks and drive actions to support on-time delivery and optimize inventory. You will also have the opportunity to influence vendor performance contribute to supply planning improvements and mentor junior team members while gaining broad exposure across the global supply chain.

What Your Impact Will Be:

Provide Supply Response for Worldwide Markets demands

• Partner with OEM vendors to commit their best schedules to meet Markets NTP
• Review and verify if vendors schedules comply to Mattel Planning Rules
• Maintain ship plan by Markets based on agreed Vendors schedules and Mattel Planning Rules

Direct Import Order Management

• Work with Vendors to provide response to meet Order Inquires from DI customers on daily basis
• Review reason codes for un-met Order Inquires and seek opportunities to improve committed schedules

Inventory Management

• Review and verify if vendors schedules are aligned with Mattel Pre-build rules and maintain optimal inventory levels to meet Markets demands while minimizing excess stock
• Verify and manage Material Authorization to support New Toy Development and Mass Productions
• Verify and validate EME (Excessive Material Exposure) claims from Vendors to ensure Mattel Inventory Policy are applied
• Perform onsite physical EME audit if necessary
• Monitor critical material supplies to support production plan

Capacity Management

• Oversees vendors capacity to meet the annual forecast
• Develop optimal annual production plan without too much inventory
• Identify and escalate capacity issue and drive actions
• Monitor vendors worker status

Monitoring Supply Status and Communication

• Monitor inspection production and shipment status to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues related to delays development and quality concerns
• Communicate to Worldwide Markets and Customer Service Department for supply issues and provide response to Worldwide Markets inquires on supply issues

Others

• Mentor and guide junior supply planning staff providing training and support as needed.
• Perform analysis and participate projects to improve supply planning process and efficiency
• Prepare reports and Track KPIs and monitor vendor performance
• Handle Ad-hoc requests and reports

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For: 

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or a related field (Masters degree preferred). 
• 5 years of experience in supply planning manufacturing inventory management or a similar role preferably in the toy or consumer goods industry. 
• Strong leadership and team management skills. 
• Proficiency in advanced supply chain software (e.g. SAP Oracle Tableau) and data analysis tools. 
• Excellent negotiation communication and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically in a dynamic environment. 
• Good command in both spoken and written English (be able to communicate in Mandarin is an advantage)

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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time