Senior Demand Planner

2 Weeks ago • 2-3 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The Demand Planner will lead the local Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and collaborate with commercial stakeholders to generate demand predictions. Responsibilities include driving improvements in forecast variance, preparing and running the local S&OP process, preparing and executing monthly demand submissions, and acting as the primary point of contact for Sales & Marketing regarding planning and forecasting. The role also involves synchronizing commercial plans with demand plans, identifying and mitigating constraints, and providing monthly metrics reporting on forecast changes and accuracy. The Planning Department is here to make a difference as One Team to enable Mattel to win and deliver profitable growth through the right Demand, Supply & Inventory.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Fluent English and French
  • 2-3 years of experience in supply chain planning
  • Expert proficiency with Excel and Power-point
Good to have:
  • Working knowledge of demand planning processes and tools
  • APICS certification or equivalent

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, entertain 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 Team

The Planning Department is here to make a difference as One Team to enable Mattel to win and deliver profitable growth through the right Demand, Supply & Inventory. We connect the dots across functions through the Business Planning process, focusing on People, Service, Cost and Cash. The Planning department plays a critical role in the journey to transform the overall Supply Chain into a competitive advantage.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner to join our European Supply Chain Team, located in Bagneux, France,. The key objectives of this role are to lead the local S&OP process and  collaborate with commercial stakeholders to generate the most-likely Demand predictions. 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

  • Drive improvements in Forecast Variance
  • Prepare and run the local S&OP process with the Sales & Marketing teams following the monthly cadence
  • Prepare and execute the monthly Demand Submission in line with the signed-off forecast
  • Be the primary point of contact for Sales & Marketing with regards to Planning and Forecasting
  • Synchronize commercial plans with demand plans
  • Proactively identifying constraints and challenges and developing solutions to mitigate impacts all the while keeping internal customers clearly informed of developments
  • Work with Sales and Marketing to fully understand Sales Forecast, risks and opportunities
  • Provide and analyse monthly metrics reporting on forecast changes, rejections, forecast accuracy, bias

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

  • B.A. Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management,  Supply-Chain or Engineering
  • Fluent English and French
  • At least 2-3 years experience in a supply chain planning role
  • Expert proficiency with Excel and Power-point
  • Working knowledge of demand planning processes and tools; experience with Anaplan and/or Tableau is a plus
  • APICS certification or equivalent a plus
  • Self assured and skilled communicator both verbally and written including meeting facilitation and presentations
  • Ability to influence and achieve expected results independently by establishing effective cross-functional & cross-culture relationships
  • High level of organizational and time management skills
  • High levels of problem solving & analytical ability
  • Ability to perform in a demanding, dynamic and highly visible organisation

Additional Information

What It’s Like to Work Here

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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 company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

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 including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

 

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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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