Senior Planner, Contract Manufacturing

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.

The Opportunity:

Mattel APAC is seeking a Senior Planner for our Contract Manufacturing function. This position will support the new business strategy of contract manufacturing vendor sourcing, vendor management and various cost control initiatives in the Asia Pacific region.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Take the lead in new vendor sourcing, assessment and management to identify the best vendor in terms of pricing, quality and production  
• Support the merchandising activities from sourcing, costing, sampling, product development, production to delivery
• Collaborate with global vendors and internal stakeholders to follow through the sourcing projects from concept stage to product finalization
• Interface with stakeholders in Hong Kong, China, Asia Pacific and US with strong focus on budgeting, capabilities and schedules
• Manage internal systems to ensure data integrity and accuracy
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and assignments

What We're Looking For:

• Degree holder in Supply Chain Management/ Procurement/ Merchandising or other related disciplines
• At least 5 years’ experience gained in sourcing and supply chain field with project management knowledge, preferably from manufacturing industry
• Detail oriented, independent, well organized with a proactive attitude
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• A good team player with strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese

Who We Are

Mattel is a leading global children's entertainment company that specializes in design and production of quality toys and consumer products. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®, Fisher-Price®, Thomas & Friends® and MEGA®, as well as other popular brands 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 40 locations and sell products in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood and empowering kids to reach their full potential.

Visit us at https //jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.