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 a range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.
Job DescriptionWhat Your Impact Will Be
Professional responsible for ensuring the operational continuity of the Distribution Center through effective monitoring of daily activities, regulatory compliance, analysis of key indicators, application of continuous improvement methodologies, and cross-functional support to key areas. Must be able to generate positive synergies with the various operational managers to foster a culture of improvement and sustainable development.
- Daily Operational Monitoring: Monitor minor or recurring activities that may affect day-to-day operations, ensuring timely attention in coordination with the operational team.
- Meeting Management and Minutes: Lead weekly follow-up on operational meetings, document professional minutes with assigned responsibilities, commitment dates, and updated status of each action.
- Regulatory Compliance: Supervise and follow up on municipal, state, and federal permits and licenses necessary for the legal and safe operation of the distribution center.
- Lean Application and Waste Reduction: Identify operational waste and opportunities for improvement through Lean tools, generating structured proposals for their resolution.
- Indicator and Dashboard Management: Consolidate and present the main operational KPIs on a monthly basis; ensure that the dashboards for each area are updated and reflect the operational reality.
- Functional Support: Actively collaborate with the Distribution Supervisor and Inventory Leader in their daily activities, strengthening their training as potential operational support.
- Development of Synergies: Foster collaborative relationships with area leaders, promoting operational integration and creating a favorable environment for continuous professional development.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 1 year (desirable) in logistics operations, distribution, continuous improvement, or regulatory compliance in highly demanding operational environments.
- Lean/Kaizen/5S/Six Sigma methodologies (certification desirable).
- KPI management and executive reporting.
- Basic knowledge of municipal, state, and federal regulations related to logistics operations.
- Intermediate-advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or other data visualization tools.
- General knowledge of distribution operations, inventory, and supply chain management.
What It’s Like To Work Here
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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.
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.
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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.