Lead Data Scientist

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: 

We are looking for Associate Manager Marketing Analytics to join our Data Science and Advanced Analytics team. A successful candidate should have strong analytical skills with ability to manage and execute end-to-end analytical projects, proven track record of transforming raw data into analytic insights and provide support solving business problems through data analysis, predictive modeling, and advanced analytics techniques.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Translate business problems into statistical framework which can then be addressed with the help of data-driven analysis and actionable recommendations
• Conduct statistical analysis and machine learning techniques to address various business questions through marketing mix model, forecasting and custom analytic projects and help answer a wide variety of business issues including marketing, media, pricing and ROI optimization
• Analyze, interpret and craft insightful analyses that tell a ‘story’, are holistic in nature, and are actionable in driving a set of recommendations to Brand, Marketing and cross functional groups
• Drive interpretation, socialization and adoption of data based actionable insights and support reporting manager in institutionalizing a data-driven analytical culture
• Design and create advanced Tableau dashboards and applications that effectively communicate data story, model results and provide agility to dig deeper into insights.
• Work with internal stakeholders to enhance analytical processes with a focus of automation and visualization of reporting, and help develop new analytical capabilities
• Manage project timelines and deliverable schedule and share concerns about deliverables, timelines, and issues with manager

What We’re Looking For: 

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Business, or Applied Math is required.
• Atleast 2-3 years of relevant work experience in quantitative marketing analytics
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong background in statistical analysis, particularly regression based modeling, marketing mix and exposure to segmentation, A/B testing, choice modeling, partial least squares, structural equation modeling, attribution modeling, etc.
• Analytical thinker and critical problem solver with deep business acumen and ability to connect data to business strategy
• Ability to explain complex statistics in a quick and layman’s term.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in at least one analytical tool (R, SAS, SQL, or Python), with additional experience in AI and ML techniques, including neural networks, deep learning, and natural language processing, considered a plus.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $128,000 and $160,000.
**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.

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.

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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