Sr Manager Supply Chain Management

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 respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Team:

Canada SCM team is responsible for conducting S&OE and S&OP processes across the market. This involves striving for best-in-class Demand Planning, Replenishment Planners, Customer Fulfillment, and Inventory Optimization to balance demand and supply across the operational horizon (approximately next 3 months) and the tactical horizon (next two years).

The Opportunity: 

The Canada SCM Sr. Manager reports directly into the VP of Global Demand & Analytics in the Global Supply Chain division and oversees two teams:

• Supply Chain Planning
  • Demand Planning
  • Replenishment Planning
• Customer Fulfillment & Inventory Management
  • Allocation & Order Fulfillment
  • Inventory Optimization

The role will represent Mattel’s Global Supply Chain in the Canada LT and be the point person contact for the Canada Country Manager.

Mattel is on a journey to become data driven, fueled by analytics, and the head of SCM will spearhead the streamlining efforts which brings Canada in line with global standards.

Also, as Canada is part of the North America region, the Canada SCM Sr. Manager will collaborate with US counterparts to optimize the flow of goods in the region mitigating inventory deficiencies while maximizing fill rates of customers in Canada.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Manage Supply chain relationships for Mattel Canada with our top customers and suppliers.
• Improve the cost effectiveness and develop the capabilities of Mattel Canada's supply chain to ensure that the organization can meet its strategic growth objectives in the next 2-3 years.
• Liaise with external parties (Customers, Vendors, Industry groups) to represent Mattel Canada in peer-to-peer meetings and joint projects to improve total supply chain costs and efficiency.
• Management of supply chain projects (Identify key steps, timelines, and responsibilities).
• Manage the planning function to ensure that fill rates stay high, and inventory is managed to target.
• Raise the profile and visibility of the planning function and ensure that regular reporting is enhanced, and key issues are rapidly escalated and resolved.
• Enhance reporting and processes in demand planning function, provide management oversight of critical planning issues.
• Conduct process reviews with team members and share best practices across Mattel planning teams.

What We’re Looking For:

• University Degree Required.
• 8+ years of related business experience.
• Experience with contemporary planning platforms required (e.g., Blue Yonder and Anaplan).
• Logistics/Supply Chain Vocational Qualification desired.
• Proven ability to manage both internal and external relationships.
• Strong communicator and ability to influence others.
• Excellent analytical and reasoning ability.
• Proven track record of people leadership and culture builder.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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.

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 more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022. Visit us at and  . Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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