**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 a 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 currently seeking an **Associate Sales Analyst**; this role will be a member of a dynamic team and be responsible of having key communication with different teams.
**What Your Impact Will Be***
- Analysis and processing of data related to demand, inventory and consumption peaks.
- Use software tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau) to manage and process information efficiently.
- Accurate demand forecasts using statistical techniques and trend analysis.
- Collaboration with internal and external teams to incorporate relevant information within exercises; promotions, special events and changes in market trends.
- Active engagement with business partners to execute POS plans, anticipation and proactivity
- Coordination with counterparts to align objectives and ensure effective planning.
- Monitor inventory levels and product rotation to identify opportunities for improvement and minimize overages and shortages.
- Propose and execute initiatives to optimize CPFR processes, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen collaboration between trading partners
- Assign and track purchase orders with Sales Admin and Logistics (no specific software required) 7.
**Qualifications** What We're Looking For**:
- Advanced Excel Level
- Ability to work with numerical data and perform complex mathematical calculations accurately.
- Identify trends and make accurate forecasts.
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving Ability.
- Project Management: Ability to plan, organize and execute projects
- Effective Communication
- Detail Orientation
- Adaptability and Flexibility
**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.
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, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.