Forecasting Analyst

3 Months ago • 1-2 Years • Logistics • $64,800 PA - $81,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Forecasting Analyst at Mattel will partner with the Sales and Customer teams to improve forecasting accuracy, order fulfillment, and inventory planning. Responsibilities include analyzing sales trends, developing POS projections considering seasonality, promotions, and distribution, and creating accurate item-level forecasts. The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with large datasets, and proficiency in forecasting tools like Anaplan. The analyst will present findings to cross-functional teams, participate in consensus meetings, and recommend action plans. The position demands excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal teams and external customers. Some travel may be required.
Must have:
  • Analyze sales trends & demand factors
  • Develop accurate POS projections
  • Proficient in data analysis & forecasting tools
  • Excellent communication & collaboration skills
  • Experience with large datasets
Good to have:
  • Anaplan knowledge
  • CPG experience

Job Details

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 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.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

Mattel is seeking a Forecast Analyst, GC Forecasting based in El Segundo, CA. This position will be instrumental in supporting both the Sales team and Customer’s Inventory and Planning teams in the areas of forecasting, order fulfillment and planning.  This role will report to the Manager, GC Forecasting.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

 

  • Partner with the Sales team to analyze sales trends to improve item level POS projections, inventory projections and order recommendations.
  • Determine appropriate model for evaluating item level forecasts and analysis, considering information such as total end consumer consumption forecasts, brand/product history, history of similar comparable brands/products, inventory levels and marketing programs.
  • Create sound POS projections based on criteria such as seasonality, planned promotions, distribution and price point.
  • Improve forecast accuracy by measuring key metrics and different levels and sharing the data with cross functional teams, identifying root cause and implementing next action steps.  Routinely examine their own methodologies to find ways of improving predictive accuracy. 
  • Ability to execute process improvements to drive efficiencies across the business and team.
  • Attend internal consensus meetings to present and share understanding of POS demand forecasts, provide key data findings to cross-functional S&OP teams to reach a consensus forecast on a month to month basis.
  • Actively lead and participate alongside Mattel sales team in key collaborative forecasting meetings with Customers Planners and Inventory Analysts.  Present business findings and recommend action plan for the season. 
  • Standard reporting and ad hoc analysis as requested to support the GC Sales team, customer and other business needs

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

  • Years of related professional experience: 1-2 years in retailer facing role, inventory management or demand planning preferred (CPG experience a plus)
  • Proven analytical capability and attention to detail in identifying demand trends, seasonality, promotional impact and other demand factors.
  • Extensive experience in analyzing large data sets, blending data from a variety of sources, conducting own analysis and compiling into an effective actionable summarized report to facilitate decision making & strategic planning.
  • Preferred knowledge of demand forecasting tools and cross functional forecasting processes, specifically, Anaplan.
  • Solid interpersonal and communication skills – ability to communicate effectively across all organization levels and all functional areas, ability to understand, assess and present viewpoints of others.
  • Sound business judgment – ability to interpret issues and recommend actions to best support Mattel and Customers goals.
  • Some travel may be required (approximately 0-15%)
  • Power user in MS Excel required
  • Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $64,800- 81000.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Additional Information

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.

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 Affirmative Action/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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About The Company

We empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.


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 and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios 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 toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold 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.

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