Inventory Analyst
Amstelveen - Netherlands
Job Summary
The Team:
At Mattel our Supply Chain is constantly evolving to support our diverse and exciting portfolio of products ensuring that every day brings new challenges and opportunities. This role is instrumental in managing inventory distribution across the Nordics market aligning with commercial priorities and ensuring seamless order fulfillment to meet customer demand.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Customer Fulfillment Supervisor the Inventory Analyst will be responsible for overseeing inventory distribution ensuring optimal stock availability through reservations and Distribution Center (DC) transfers. Additionally this role will play a key part in supporting the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) process by analyzing fill rates identifying supply chain inefficiencies and managing excess inventory disposition to drive overall supply chain efficiency and performance.
What Your Impact Will Be:
- Ensure customer replenishment and setup requirements align with sales forecasts and orders.
- Optimize market inventory utilization to support commercial priorities.
- Provide accurate and timely visibility of current and projected stock levels to internal market stakeholders.
- Lead and facilitate weekly inventory meetings.
- Buy-off sub-regional demand plans ensuring alignment with key metrics and commercial strategies while driving sub-regional S&OP.
- Enhance customer fulfillment through collaboration and continuous improvement in planning ensuring seamless integration of S&OE into S&OP.
- Support team management and development within the Supply Chain function.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements for operational efficiency
Qualifications :
What Were Looking For:
- Bachelors degree preferred ideally in a Supply Chain or related discipline.
- 35 years of experience in planning supply chain or a related field.
- Fluent in English both spoken and written.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret numerical data.
- Solid understanding of Supply Chain processes and implications.
- Commercial acumen with a strategic mindset.
- Proficiency in Excel COGNOS Tableau and AS400 is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
- A proactive problem-solver confident in recommending solutions to potential challenges.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
- Honest fair and firm with strong integrity.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- Gross annual salary range of EUR 54400 - EUR 64600 (incl. 8% holiday allowance)
- Bonus scheme: Participation in Mattel Incentive Plan (MIP)/Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) with the target of 5% of base salary payout is determined by company and individual performance results
- Paid time off: 30 vacation days 3 Mattel Days (company day off)
- Hybrid working set-up
- Commuting benefits: Option of public transport ticket reimbursement or mileage allowance (subject to maximum amount in the company policy)
- Work from home allowance
- Subsidized lunch (25 EUR/day)
- Subsidized ClassPass membership (access to gym and fitness classes)
- Employee assistance program: Access to Modern Health Headspace and Maven
- Pension plan
- Collective health insurance discount & work glasses reimbursement
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount program through
- Toy discount
- Christmas gift
- Family benefits program: 24 weeks off (for 1st caregiver) or 12 weeks off (for co-parent) fully paid on the arrival of new child return to work program path to parenthood and family care leave
Mattels total compensation package is based on objective gender-neutral criteria such as job grade work location relevant skills and experience. This information is provided to enable informed and transparent consideration and negotiation of employment terms. If your profile is retained and we schedule an interview we will share further details on Mattel Europa BVs total rewards package. Please note that (some of) the benefits above may change over time due to changes in the company policy or in legislation. We will not ask about your previous salary history.
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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.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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 ... View more