Supervisor, Portfolio Management - GSC

Company Description

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 Description

The Opportunity:

The Supervisor, Portfolio Management will play a pivotal role in ensuring alignment between Global Product Brand Teams and regional planning functions.

This individual will oversee the global quota forecast for new products, providing essential support throughout the product development cycle.

By identifying process improvements and contributing to regional portfolio setup, the Supervisor will contribute significantly to the overall success of new product initiatives.

What Your Impact Will Be:

New Product Portfolio Management:

• Manage and support issue resolution for regional portfolio setup.
• Assist the team in portfolio setup and global quota management.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of global demand plans to support approval meetings.
• Ensure the team proactively manages data and entry into approval documents and LPT.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Provide analysis on quota changes and KPI tracking (e.g., global demand accuracy).
• Facilitate issue resolution or prevention with the new product project team.
• Drive process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Planning, Customer Service, or Forecasting.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in people management.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Strong time management and organizational skills, able to challenge status quo. 
• Proficiency in computer applications, especially Microsoft Office.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Analytical skills – with data is an added value.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team-oriented approach.
• Flexibility and proactivity.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.

Additional Information

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.