Inventory Analyst

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 fans, entertain audiences 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: 

As an Inventory Analyst, you will support the planning and execution of value-added promotional projects within the U.S. Logistics and Planning network. This role requires a strong analytical mindset to translate data into actionable insights that drive inventory decisions, production strategies, and material sourcing plans.

You will work across multiple functions to ensure system accuracy, optimize inventory flow, and execute project timelines. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of cross-functional coordination while continuously improving systems, accuracy, and communication. Success depends on being resourceful, detail-oriented, and solution-focused in a fast-moving environment.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Analyze Net Requirements and system data to develop inventory strategies that align with production capacity, material availability, and promotional timelines
• Maintain accurate product data, Dash Codes, Bills of Material, and objectives across MIMICS and OMNI to support clean execution and planning integrity
• Manage the full lifecycle of purchase orders for packaging components, including sourcing, vendor coordination, cost verification, and delivery tracking using Coupa and MIMICS
• Coordinate closely with Distribution Centers to align production schedules, resolve product shortages, and proactively adjust to shifting priorities
• Partner with Quality Engineering to support quarantine management, rework scenarios, and audit readiness to ensure continuity and compliance
• Act as a cross-functional point of contact between Planning, Procurement, and Operational teams to troubleshoot issues, align deliverables, and drive forward momentum
• Provide timely, data-backed insights to internal stakeholders to ensure planning and execution milestones are met

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in inventory planning, logistics, or procurement
• Proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of systems such as Coupa, OMNI, Tableau, Access, or MIMICS
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
• High attention to detail and comfort working with complex data sets
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines

Preferred:

• 4+ years of experience in inventory planning, promotional operations, or supply chain project management
• Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional initiatives across multiple business units
• Advanced proficiency in Tableau and Access, including building dashboards or managing relational data
• Prior involvement with promotional display execution, packaging lifecycle planning, or value-added logistics
• Familiarity with rework coordination, disposition workflows, or audit support in collaboration with Quality Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to embrace challenges, stay curious, and apply continuous improvement to systems and processes
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. 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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations 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 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 www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an 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.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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