Logistics and Quality Assurance Intern

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.

The Opportunity:

In this role you will ensure incoming requests for localization of packaging and instructions are processed and in compliance with local legislation. You will manage the improvement of EPR data in order to ensure regulatory requirements are met. You will work in a fast paced, dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders like the Customer Service teams, Packaging team, QE team and Statutory Tax team. The role will be based in Istanbul and part-time on a fixed contract.

What Your Impact Will Be:

The Logistics and Quality Assurance Intern is responsible for ensuring the smooth coordination with test labs to meet Turkish shipment plans. This role requires managing the laboratory testing of toys sourced from multiple global suppliers, ensuring a smooth custom clearance with the Turkish Tarek system.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Shipment Coordination:
   • Monitor regional shipment plans.
   • Coordinate with global suppliers to ensure test reports are available to ensure fulfillment of shipment schedules.
   • Identify potential bottlenecks and provide solutions to maintain efficient logistics operations.
2. Quality Assurance:
   • Coordinate laboratory testing of toys from multiple global sources.
   • Collaborate closely with testing laboratories and suppliers to address questions.
   • Maintain records for tested products.
3. Documentation Management:
   • Ensure that all shipment and regulatory documentation is accurate, and complete.
   • Update and manage a centralized database of documents related to shipments, testing, and compliance.
   • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve documentation discrepancies.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's study/degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Previous experience in logistics coordination, or a similar role is preferred.
• Skilled user of Microsoft Excel and Tableau.
• Good interpersonal communication skills in English, both written and verbal;
• Ability to maintain awareness of deadlines and hit them.
• Someone with an eye for detail and who works in an organized/structured manner and with good administrative skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

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.

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 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.

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.

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, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.