Senior Manager, Walmart Forecasting

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 Opportunity:
Mattel is seeking a Senior Manager to join our Walmart Forecasting team based in either El Segundo, CA or Bentonville, AR. This position will be instrumental in supporting both the Sales team and Walmart’s Buying and Planning teams in the areas of forecasting, order fulfillment, and planning. This role will report to the Director, Walmart Forecasting.
What Your Impact Will Be:
Lead the team’s analytical capabilities – partner with the Sales team to analyze sales trends to improve item level POS projections, inventory projections and order recommendations.
Responsible for forecast submission and ensuring all teams are within open to buy constraints
Partner closely with Customer Service & Logistics to ensure accurate PO’s, optimize fill rate, and improve collaboration between Mattel & Walmart transportation.
Lead the Walmart.com planning process across all brands to ensure high in-stocks, optimized inventory to each fulfillment method, and forward looking collaborative plans with Walmart.
Drive the execution of our Direct Import business partnering closely with internal partners.
Actively participate in internal consensus meetings to present and share understanding of POS demand forecasts, provide key data findings to cross-functional S&OP teams to reach a consensus forecast on a month-to-month basis.
Actively lead and participate alongside Mattel sales team in key collaborative forecasting meetings with Walmart Buyers and Replenishment Managers. Present business findings and recommend action plan for the season.
Exam processes and tools to identify opportunities for improvement or needs for new processes that will drive efficiencies across the business. Collaborate with internal and external partners to create and maintain automated forecasting tool to for all brands.
Train and develop team to meet or exceed role expectations and drive department results.
Present business updates monthly or as needed to senior and executive leaders.
Lead & run monthly collaborative process with Walmart buyers to align on item level plans and tactics. Includes presenting out results to WM & Mattel leadership.

What We’re Looking For:
Minimum Bachelor's Degree (Mathematics, Finance, Supply Chain or other relevant fields)
7+ years of experience in a retailer facing role required (knowledge of Walmart structure and processes a plus), 5+ years of experience in inventory management or demand planning preferred (CPG experience a plus)
Demonstrated ability to lead a team and drive results through others.
Ability to lead and to influence cross-functional teams. Confidence in conclusions from analysis, ability to persuade others of accuracy.
Develop resolution to complex problems that frequently require creative solutions.
Proven analytical capability and attention to detail in identifying demand trends, seasonality, promotional impact and other demand factors.
Extensive experience in analyzing large data sets, blending data from a variety of sources, conducting own analysis and compiling into an effective actionable summarized report to facilitate decision making & strategic planning.
Preferred knowledge of demand forecasting tools and cross functional forecasting processes (JDA, Anaplan, Demantra etc.)
Solid interpersonal and communication skills – ability to communicate effectively across all organization levels and all functional areas, ability to understand, assess and present viewpoints of others.
Sound business judgment – ability to interpret issues and recommend actions to best support Mattel and Walmart goals.
Track record of working independently to produce solutions and efficiencies
Power user in MS Excel required
Up to 20% travel
The annual base salary range for this position is between $110,400 and $138,000.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

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.
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 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.

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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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