Mattel
Sr Analyst, Co-Manufacturing (Publishing)
El Segundo, CALIFORNIA, United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementExcelSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementProcurementERPLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing
About the role
- 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.
- This position contributes to scalable processes, stronger operating rhythm, and visibility across the broader co-manufacturing strategy.
- Track performance of co-manufacturing initiatives against defined objectives, KPIs, savings targets, service metrics, and implementation milestones.
Responsibilities
- We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play.
- 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.
- 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.
- Analyze data and synthesize insights related to capacity, supply continuity, inventory implications, cost, and operational readiness to support business decisions.
- Support onboarding, transition, expansion, or optimization activities for co-manufacturing partners in coordination with key stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Knowledge of project management systems, dashboarding tools, ERP platforms, or visualization tools is helpful.
- General knowledge of New Product Introduction Processes.
Nice to have
- Master's Degree Master's degree or relevant advanced certification is a plus.
- 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.
- Lean Six Sigma (or similar) is a plus
Company info
- 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 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 world's 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.
- Mattel's award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
- Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
- Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day.
- We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
- Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
- Videos to watch:
- The Culture at Mattel
- Corporate Philanthropy
- We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
This listing is sourced directly from Mattel's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.