Associate Manager- Replenishment Planning
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:
The Replenishment Planning team is a critical part of Mattel's Global Supply Chain Planning organization, ensuring product availability across our global distribution network. As Mattel continues to transform its supply chain into a competitive advantage, this team serves as the strategic link between Regional Planning, Global Supply Planning, Manufacturing, and Logistics to deliver the right inventory, in the right place, at the right time.
The Opportunity:
The Associate Manager, Replenishment Planning - American Girl, is responsible for leading supply and replenishment planning across a portfolio of American Girl brands. This role balances inventory across multiple distribution centers and sales channels while partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure product availability, optimize inventory investment, and support business objectives throughout the product lifecycle.
What Your Impact Will Be:
- Lead supply and replenishment planning for assigned American Girl brands and product portfolios.
- Balance inventory across regional distribution centers and multiple business channels, including Retail, Direct-to-Consumer, and Wholesale/External partners.
- Develop SKU-level replenishment plans that optimize product availability while supporting inventory and financial targets.
- Consolidate, analyze, and communicate supply requirements for assigned product portfolios.
- Manage replenishment of retail support materials, service parts, and expedited inventory requests.
- Oversee the complete product lifecycle, from initial demand planning through end-of-life, partnering closely with Product Development, Marketing, Retail Operations, Finance, Manufacturing, and Global Supply Planning.
- Partner with Asia-based teams to prioritize production, resolve supply constraints, and navigate manufacturing challenges.
- Support business planning activities during financial planning cycles and other key business milestones.
- Identify supply risks and develop proactive solutions to minimize disruption and improve service levels.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by developing and implementing planning processes and best practices.
- Lead and develop a Coordinator or Senior Coordinator, providing coaching, direction, and support to achieve business objectives.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Planning, Replenishment Planning, Inventory Planning, or a related supply chain function.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing product portfolios across multiple SKUs and distribution channels.
- Proven ability to balance customer service objectives with inventory and financial goals.
- Experience collaborating with global manufacturing partners and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Experience developing, improving, and implementing planning processes.
- Ability to influence stakeholders and build strong partnerships across multiple levels of the organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Strong knowledge of replenishment planning, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
- Ability to analyze data at both the detailed SKU level and broader business or channel level.
- Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Innovative, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Positive, resilient, and committed to delivering high-quality results.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching or managing planning team members.
PREFFERED SKILLS
- Tableau experience preferred.
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.
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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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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.
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