Manager, Sourcing Transportation

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:

Mattel’s Global Supply Chain Organization is a competitive advantage for Mattel. Mattel’s Supply Chain is ever evolving to support the amazing portfolio of Mattel products and is never boring!  This key position plays a critical role by ensuring that Mattel products are delivered across all continents in the highest service standards and cost-effective conditions. To accomplish this, the position requires developing and owning high level cross functional interactions with key stakeholders and managing strategic partnerships throughout the globe. Additionally, this role will gain unique perspective and insight into Mattel’s Supply Chain global network.

The Opportunity: 

The Manager, Sourcing Transportation is a professional role that reports directly into the Sr Director, Global Procurement. 

The Manager will be assigned (by Sr Director) certain Logistics categories, strategies and projects to manage to positive outcomes. The Manager is responsible for the execution of sourcing strategies, with an equal emphasis placed on the ability to identify, analyze, and quantify opportunities, manage RFI and RFPs, and handle vendor negotiations.  This person will assist or may lead large cross functional teams driving cost, quality, service, technology, and innovation efficiencies through stakeholder engagement using data and spend analysis. Functional areas will include, but not be limited to Fuel, NA transportation and management of Transportation Management Services (TMS) provider.  NA transportation includes FTL, LTL, Intermodal and Expedited categories across US, Canada and parts of Mexico.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Lead global and/or regional cross functional teams driving cost, quality, service, technology, and innovation efficiencies through stakeholder engagement using data and spend analysis
• Develop and implement category strategies based on data, market trends, forecasts and Mattel objectives in conjunction with stakeholders.
• Develop and manage an end-to-end RFI/ RFPs spanning from creation, issuance, and facilitation of the entire process through vendor selection, in collaboration with an Integrated Sourcing Team (IST) to build consensus, resolve conflict, lead and provide guidance on negotiation tactics and planning with vendors, drive project activity through the communication of expectations, creation and enforcement of deliverables, and management of issues/risks
• Manage the third-party TMS provider for US Over-the-Road transportation, including assessing Carrier performance and billing accuracy through KPI matrix, as well as weekly/monthly/quarterly business review for the total US outbound transportation.
• Create presentations and analytics regarding data and spend for the categories as well as identify savings opportunities.
• Build a general knowledge of the market trends for assigned categories and leverage that understanding to determine potential sources and capabilities of suppliers while informing key internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Finance and Logistics teams to accurately forecast annual category spend, align critical cost assumptions, and reconcile actual spend against financial targets
• Develop and lead supplier relationship management efforts focusing on the top strategic suppliers which require engagement with senior management at Mattel and third party organizations
• Share best practices with the Global Procurement Logistics team’s activities to drive synergies and improve effectiveness of the group 
• Drive usage of the Coupa e-sourcing platform by the team and become a key advocate of the platform.
• Work with Sr Director to develop and continually update a Logistics Road Map of activities.
• Review current and new contracts with Legal/ Risk Management to ensure business is protected and identify procurement risks and opportunities

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 3 - 7 years of relevant strategic sourcing experience
• BA/BS (Business, Finance, and/or Operations/Supply Chain preferred)
• Superior analytical, problem solving and financial modeling skills
• Strong track record in building both internal and external relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact with employees at all levels
• Strong ability to influence
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent verbal/written skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficient in Power Point
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge
• Fluent in English

Preferred skills:

• CPM or similar certification preferred
• CPG background a plus
• Financial acumen
• Experience working closely with and frequently presenting to senior management
• Willingness to travel (position may require up to 10% travel)
• Strong customer service background
• Experience developing contract terms with legal
• Experience leading/managing a team is very helpful
• Spanish language knowledge a plus
• Experience using Coupa CSO and Oracle also a plus
• 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 $120,000 and $147,000
**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.

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.

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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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