Allocation Coordinator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Mattel scores B on the Alion truth index.
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.
Our commitment to quality and safety is paramount to what we do and is built into every product we design and manufacture. And we do this with unwavering integrity, unbridled passion, and laser-like focus to earn grown-ups’ trust and put smiles on kids’ faces around the world. Our mission is to be an industry leader in producing the most trusted, safe, durable, and highest quality toys in the most regulatory compliant, environmentally, and socially responsible way.
We are seeking an Allocation Planning Coordinator based in the East Aurora office to join the Allocation Planning team. The role will report to the Manager of Allocation Planning located in the Global Headquarters in El Segundo, California. Effective collaboration skills are required as the role will interact daily with multiple stakeholders, with specific emphasis on managing the DTC group (including other incoming business partners). This position provides an opportunity to develop analytical and allocation skills in preparation for increased responsibility within the Allocation function
What Your Impact Will Be:
- Support the execution of daily and weekly product allocations for DTC (including other incoming growing business partners within Mattel), based on direction from the Allocation Planners
- Monitor allocation exceptions for DTC and escalate issue to the appropriate Planner
- Manage a small brand as Allocation Planner to establish the fundamentals of allocations.
- Partner with Customer Fulfillment to ensure product is allocated acurately and in a timely manner
- Assist the Allocation team with ad hoc reporting and analysis on Prepack and VAS
- 2+ years of Planning or Customer Fulfillment experience.
- Minimum Junior College Degree
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Basic to intermediate Excel skills
- Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment
- Team oriented, be flexible and be responsive to changes
- Must be Proficient in building relationships with cross-functional teams
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 recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.
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.
The pay range for this position is between $24.00 and $26.80 hourly. The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.
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