Sr. Analyst, Co-Manufacturing (Publishing)

The Opportunity: 

This role supports the Product Supply organization by driving strategic project management office activities across the co-manufacturing portfolio. The Senior Analyst helps translate business priorities into structured workplans governance reporting and cross functional follow through to improve supply reliability execution discipline and decision making. The role partners closely with internal procurement planning finance quality logistics and external co-manufacturing stakeholders to monitor initiatives surface risks and track delivery against milestones. This position contributes to scalable processes stronger operating rhythm and visibility across the broader co-manufacturing strategy.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Support the strategic PMO agenda for co-manufacturing initiatives including project planning milestone management risk tracking issue resolution support and status reporting. 

• Build and maintain integrated project plans action logs governance trackers and executive ready updates for key Product Supply priorities. 

• Partner with cross functional teams such as Procurement Planning Quality Logistics Finance Engineering and regional supply teams to align process deliverables dependencies and timelines. 

• Track performance of co-manufacturing initiatives against defined objectives KPIs savings targets service metrics and implementation milestones. 

• Analyze data and synthesize insights related to capacity supply continuity inventory implications cost and operational readiness to support business decisions. 

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc materials for leadership reviews steering committees and project governance forums. 

• Identify project risks timeline slippage and execution gaps then recommend mitigation actions and escalation pathways when needed. 

• Support onboarding transition expansion or optimization activities for co-manufacturing partners in coordination with key stakeholders. 

• Drive consistency in templates reporting standards meeting cadences and PMO routines to strengthen execution discipline across the portfolio. 

• Document decisions assumptions and action items to ensure follow through and transparency across stakeholders. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying process simplification opportunities and standard work that enhance speed visibility and collaboration. 

• Ensure project documentation and communications are organized current and aligned with internal governance expectations. 

Qualifications :

What Were Looking For:

• Bachelors Degree Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Business Industrial Engineering Finance or a related field. 

• Masters Degree Masters degree or relevant advanced certification is a plus. 

• Typically 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain PMO strategic planning operations manufacturing procurement or related analytical roles. 

• Experience supporting complex cross functional projects with multiple stakeholders deadlines and dependencies. 

• Experience in co-manufacturing external manufacturing network strategy or supplier operations is preferred. 

• Experience in consumer products manufacturing or other fast moving operational environments is preferred. 

• Strong project management fundamentals including planning tracking prioritization and follow through. 

• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data identify trends and translate findings into practical actions. 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint with strong ability to create concise executive level materials. 

• Working knowledge of supply chain processes such as demand and supply planning sourcing manufacturing quality and logistics. 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail. 

• Clear written and verbal communication skills including the ability to work effectively across levels and functions. 

• Comfort operating in ambiguity and helping teams bring structure to evolving priorities. 

• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills with a service oriented solutions focused mindset. 

• Knowledge of project management systems dashboarding tools ERP platforms or visualization tools is helpful. 

• General knowledge of New Product Introduction Processes. 

• Lean Six Sigma (or similar) is a plus 

• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning embracing challenges and improving themselves.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range however base pay 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 :

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• 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.
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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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time