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, entertain 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.

WHAT YOUR IMPACT WILL BE

The Associate Manager will be assigned (by Manager) certain Logistics categories, strategies and projects to manage to positive outcomes. This includes assisting in or directly managing the execution of category strategies, cost saving initiatives and global/regional sourcing projects with a focus on Logistics across Mattel. Key Logistics areas include, but are not limited to, inbound transportation, customs, distribution centers/ 3PLs, drayage, outbound transportation and other Logistic supporting services. Additionally, the role supports development of total cost supply chain strategies and partners closely with key Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance and Product Sourcing stakeholders at various management levels.

• Assist or lead global and/or regional cross functional teams driving cost, quality, service, technology, and innovation efficiencies through stakeholder engagement using data and spend analysis
• Manage an end-to-end RFI/ RFPs spanning from creation, issuance, and facilitation of the entire process through vendor selection, in collaboration with an Integrated Sourcing Team (IST) to build consensus, resolve conflict, lead and provide guidance on negotiation tactics and planning with vendors, drive project activity through the communication of expectations, creation and enforcement of deliverables, and management of issues/risks
• Create presentations and analytics regarding data and spend for the categories as well as identify savings opportunities.
• Build a general understanding of the market trends for your categories and leverage that understanding to determine potential sources and capabilities of suppliers while informing key internal stakeholders.
• Oversee the contracting process and supplier negotiations to ensure cost savings targets are achieved and internal stakeholder requirements are incorporated in all new agreements.
• Partner with Finance and Logistics teams to accurately forecast annual category spend, align critical cost assumptions, and reconcile actual spend against financial targets
• Develop and lead supplier relationship management efforts focusing on the top strategic suppliers which require engagement with senior management at Mattel and third party organizations
• Share best practices with the Global Procurement Logistics team’s activities to drive synergies and improve effectiveness of the group
• Continually review (individually or by a team member) current contracts to ensure business is protected and identify procurement risks and opportunities
• Drive usage of the Coupa e-sourcing platform by the team and become a key advocate of the platform.
• Ensure all Global Procurement Logistics legal documents are in Coupa for LATAM region.
• Work with Manager to develop and continually update a Logistics Road Map of activities looking forward 3 to 5 years.

WHO WE ARE

Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Visit us at https //jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers .
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, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities

• Assist or lead global and/or regional cross functional teams driving cost, quality, service, technology, and innovation efficiencies through stakeholder engagement using data and spend analysis
• Manage an end-to-end RFI/ RFPs spanning from creation, issuance, and facilitation of the entire process through vendor selection, in collaboration with an Integrated Sourcing Team (IST) to build consensus, resolve conflict, lead and provide guidance on negotiation tactics and planning with vendors, drive project activity through the communication of expectations, creation and enforcement of deliverables, and management of issues/risks
• Create presentations and analytics regarding data and spend for the categories as well as identify savings opportunities.
• Build a general understanding of the market trends for your categories and leverage that understanding to determine potential sources and capabilities of suppliers while informing key internal stakeholders.
• Oversee the contracting process and supplier negotiations to ensure cost savings targets are achieved and internal stakeholder requirements are incorporated in all new agreements.
• Partner with Finance and Logistics teams to accurately forecast annual category spend, align critical cost assumptions, and reconcile actual spend against financial targets
• Develop and lead supplier relationship management efforts focusing on the top strategic suppliers which require engagement with senior management at Mattel and third party organizations
• Share best practices with the Global Procurement Logistics team’s activities to drive synergies and improve effectiveness of the group
• Continually review (individually or by a team member) current contracts to ensure business is protected and identify procurement risks and opportunities
• Drive usage of the Coupa e-sourcing platform by the team and become a key advocate of the platform.
• Ensure all Global Procurement Logistics legal documents are in Coupa for LATAM region.
• Work with Manager to develop and continually update a Logistics Road Map of activities looking forward 3 to 5 years