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.

The Team

Mattel's regional IT BA team of 4, operates within the Global Technology Organization (GTO). The GTOs primary purpose is to modernize our technology architecture, deliver a best-in-class, end-to-end business transformation across all brands and regions through technology, standardize global business processes through modern technology platform, improve the way we work, reduce costs across the enterprise & position Mattel for technology-enabled growth.

Job Description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lead IT Business Analyst to join our regional IT team in EMEA with a focus on business partnership and building subject matter expertise in the area of Supply Chain and Logistics systems. Reporting into the Sr IT Manager, primary responsibilities include liaising between IT, business users, 3PL contacts and 3rd party IT delivery partners, building expertise with Mattel’s iSeries based operational systems, analyzing business needs and helping to maintain and improve the quality of our services. The role carries opportunities to work on regional and global IT transformational projects, supporting rollouts & participating in solution discovery activities.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Regional and global IT subject matter expert in Mattel’s iSeries based operations systems with a Logistics and Supply Chain focus.
• Regional IT subject matter expert in EMEA Supply Chain & Logistics processes.
• Provide consultation and escalation point to regional business partners.
• Provide consultation for internal and external audit inquiries.
• Manage response to time sensitive, business critical support incidents.
• Work with business partners to identify and drive transformation opportunities.
• Drive adoption of tools and processes; help drive standardization of processes.
• Provide data analysis and structured insights to influence positive outcomes.
• Partner with and provide direction to outsourced IT partners.
• Lead regional and global project work with business partners and 3PL providers.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

• Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering or other IT related subjects.
• Experienced iSeries operator or developer; Supply Chain or Finance applications preferred.
• 5+ years business partnering within Supply Chain and Logistics process areas.
• Problem solving skills, an analytical mindset and comfortable with high complexity.
• Experience coordinating or leading IT projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work individually and part of a team.

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 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.