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 Team

Part of the EMEA Supply Chain organization, providing end to end inventory management services for our customer.

You would be part of the Local Supply Chain team, based In Amstelveen, The Netherlands.

The team consists except for the inventory analyst role of customer service coordinator(s), customer service representative(s), demand planner(s) a supervisor and a supply chain manager.

The Opportunity: 

In your role as Inventory Analyst (Benelux and Nordics), you'll manage the inventory distribution for the market while supporting the inventory and sales targets, collaborating with the Supply Chain team to ensure on-time delivery and payment of orders and to resolve any issues in the process;

Do you want to be part of it?

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Monitor physical and in-transit inventory levels across all product lines.
• Organize and run the inventory / S&OE meetings with internal stakeholders. Highlight areas where action is required and follow up upon the agreed plans. To provide Sales and Customer Service with visibility regarding timings of order fulfillment.
• Manage reservations and future allocation for future stock shortages.
• Work with the local item team on timely availability for rework stock.
• Track incoming stock for value channel and some specific customers.
• Be the point of contact with regards to future stock replenishment.
• Advise Sales and Marketing departments on the impact of future marketing campaigns on inventory levels.
• Highlight potential issues to Inventory Planning Department to ensure that Sales and Marketing forecasts are achievable given current and predicted levels of inventories.
• Make maximum use of market owned stock. 
• Propose stock movement between warehouses to ensure maximum utilization of stock if required
• Prioritize incoming containers into the DC to ensure maximum order fill rate
• Support Regional Key Projects/initiatives and represent the supply chain team with regards to Inventory Management.

Major on-going complexities that the position faces on a regular basis

• Due to the fast-paced nature you may be pressured from workload & decision-making point of view especially in peak season. Needs to be objective work based on available facts and be able to rationalize decisions.
• Internal customers can be particularly demanding at certain periods, needs the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively to those more senior.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum education requirements of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in a Supply Chain related field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a job related to Inventory Management, Planning or Supply Chain.
• English speaking / written skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure and work in a busy, fast paced environment.
• Assertive and strong decision maker
• Ability to understand Inventory KPI and define action plans to reach targets.
• Ability to analyze, interpret numerical data and propose actions based on it.
• Good understanding of the supply chain and implications.
• Commercial acumen.
• Exceptional computer skills esp. Excel, Tableau & AS400 preferably.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, at all levels.
• Influencing skills.
• Ability to find solutions and confidence to recommend solutions to potential issues.
• Honest, fair and firm.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

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 more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies.

Mattel is recognized 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.