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.
Job DescriptionThe Opportunity:
The Director of Logistics – LATAM is responsible for leading Mattel’s regional logistics strategy and execution across Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. This role oversees end-to-end logistics strategy & operations, including ocean freight, customs, warehousing, and national distribution, ensuring operational excellence, cost optimization, and service quality. While primarily focused on strategic leadership, this role partners with commercial, procurement, finance, customer service, P & C (People and Culture) internally and with 3PL’s externally. The Director engages in operational matters to validate execution and ensure alignment with Mattel’s global standards. This position requires a strong ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders, third-party providers, and regulatory authorities to drive service, efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction across the region.
The position reports to the SVP, Global Logistics with a strong dotted line to the GM LATAM.
What Your Impact Will Be:
• Design and implement the regional logistics strategy aligned with global logistics supply chain strategy and objectives while incorporating local market needs. Optimize regional distribution networks and transportation routes.
• Manage logistics budgets, forecasting, and cost-savings initiatives. Present operational performance and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead local and regional teams, fostering collaboration, driving synergies, and implementing best practices across LATAM.
• Define key KPIs, execute agreed global logistics KPI’s, and deliver executive-level reporting to regional and global leadership.
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, including ocean freight, customs clearance, warehousing, and domestic distribution.
• Lead, mentor, and develop talent pipeline of Sr. Managers based in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including shipping lines, customs brokers, logistics service providers, retailers, distributors, and customs authorities.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with international trade regulations and local customs requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize logistics costs, enhance on-time delivery performance, and improve service levels.
• Provide strategic oversight while remaining engaged in key operational activities to validate proper execution and risk management.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives involving ERP, TMS, WMS, and logistics analytics.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while developing business continuity plans.
QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For:
• Bachelor’s Degree Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Multi-lingual and proficient in Spanish & English with written, verbal, and excellent presentation skills to influence results. Fluency in Portuguese is highly desirable.
• 10- years progressive experience in supply chain and logistics within multinational companies, preferably in consumer goods, retail, or manufacturing industries. Proven experience managing multi-country logistics operations and leading cross-border teams in LATAM. Demonstrated track record in cost optimization, operational efficiency, and trade compliance.
• Strong strategy & leadership capabilities to design and execute regional logistics plans aligned with global objectives. Deep knowledge of international logistics, customs processes, warehousing, and distribution in LATAM. Expertise in Customs & Compliance, ensuring full adherence to international trade regulations and local requirements. Demonstrated capability in Transformation & Continuous Improvement, driving efficiency and process innovation across logistics operations. Multicultural leadership capability, with proven success leading diverse, cross-border teams. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills across multiple levels of the organization and external partners. Innovative and progressive mindset to transform logistics processes and embrace new technologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with capacity to balance strategy and hands-on execution. High level of cultural awareness and adaptability to operate in a diverse, multicultural environment.
Additional InformationHow We Work:
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 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 https://www.instagram.com/Mattel
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, 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Proficiency in Spanish and English (written, verbal, presentation).
- Fluency in Portuguese.
- 10+ years progressive experience in supply chain and logistics within multinational companies.
- Proven experience managing multi-country logistics operations and leading cross-border teams in LATAM.
- Demonstrated track record in cost optimization, operational efficiency, and trade compliance.
- Deep knowledge of international logistics, customs processes, warehousing, and distribution in LATAM.
- Expertise in Customs & Compliance and international trade regulations.
- Experience driving transformation and continuous improvement across logistics operations.
- Experience with ERP, TMS, WMS and logistics analytics for digital transformation initiatives.
- Strong strategy, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- High cultural awareness, adaptability, and ability to lead multicultural teams.
Mattel Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mattel and has not been reviewed or approved by Mattel.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Unlimited paid time off for many salaried roles, generous holiday schedules, and flexibility programs are highlighted across company materials. Practices like half‑day Fridays or end‑of‑year breaks appear in some areas, though specifics vary by team and location.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage is paired with an Employee Assistance Program, mindfulness tools, and on‑site fitness centers at key locations. Recent updates add a company‑paid at‑home cancer‑screening program for those enrolled in medical plans.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental & Family Support: Paid leave for new parents, phase‑back‑to‑work options, and global fertility and family‑building resources are emphasized. Select campuses offer on‑site childcare, and adoption assistance and caregiver support are included.
Mattel Insights
What We Do
We are a purpose driven company with a mission to create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it. 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 engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Monster High 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 and digital experiences, music, and live events. We operate in more than 35 locations and our products are sold in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
