Mattel
Staff Data Analyst, Lean and Process Improvement, Co Manufacturing
El Segundo, CALIFORNIA, United States · Staff+
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 hours ago
PythonSQLBigQueryData AnalysisData VisualizationStatisticsStrategic CommunicationsExcelSupply ChainProcess ImprovementProcurementERPPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing
About the role
- This is a strategic individual contributor role for a highly analytical, structured problem solver who can move from current processes or data to insight to action.
- Translate data into actionable insights: Analyze operational, financial and supply chain data and processes to identify trends, performance drivers, recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
- Strengthen data quality and process governance: Define consistent metrics, data definitions, source of truth expectations and reporting routines to improve confidence in Product Supply and co manufacturing decision making.
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.
- Own current state and future state assessments across Global Procurement, Manufacturing, Co Manufacturing Teams and Key Stakeholders to identify issues and opportunities.
- Build and maintain a prioritized pipeline of process improvement opportunities, supported by business impact, complexity, resource needs, risk, timeline and stakeholder readiness.
- Partner with business owners to define future state workflows, process maps, RACIs, governance routines, decision rights, escalation paths, standard work, documentation and control mechanisms.
- Lead pilots, implementation plans, adoption tracking, training materials, stakeholder communications, testing, cutover support and post implementation reviews.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, Data Analytics, Statistics, Finance or a related field.
- 6 to 10 years of experience in process improvement, supply chain, manufacturing operations, strategy, operations excellence, business analytics or management consulting.
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to work with large, complex datasets and translate insights into practical business recommendations.
- Strong business judgment, structured problem solving and ability to operate with ambiguity.
- Proven ability to influence leaders and stakeholders without direct authority.
- Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex information, frame decisions and present clear recommendations.
Nice to have
- MBA, Master degree or advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt or equivalent process improvement certification.
- Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, supply chain, toy industry, retail supply chain or seasonal product environments.
- Experience with ERP, planning, procurement, quality, manufacturing or supplier management systems.
- Experience supporting contract manufacturing, vendor manufacturing or third party production networks.
- Experience using Python, R, process mining, automation tools or applied AI to improve reporting, diagnostics and decision making.
- Don't meet every single requirement?
- If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Benefits
- Establish clear success measures, monitor initiative progress, validate realized benefits and ensure improvements are embedded into day to day operations.
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 p
- The Product Supply organization plays a critical role in enabling Mattel to deliver products through the Supply Chain from Global Procurement activities to a Global Manufacturing and Co Manufacturing network.
- Product Supply Team partners across Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Finance, IT and external manufacturing partners to improve operational performance, strengthen execution and support scalable growth.
- Help Product Supply move from reactive issue resolution to proactive performance management through standard routines, root cause discipline, ownership clarity and scalable best practices.
- This role will work closely with the Director, Contract Manufacturing, Product Supply leadership, Manufacturing, Contract Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Product Development, Finance, IT, Data and Analytics, regional supply teams and external co manufacturing partners.
- The role will also prepare insights and recommendations for senior Product Supply leaders and cross functional executives to support operating decisions, transformation priorities and performance improvement.
- We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
- Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals.
- We are a performance-driven company.
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