Contract Manufacturing Supervisor
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.
The Opportunity:
As the Supervisor of Contract Manufacturing, you will lead end-to-end contract manufacturing projects, managing vendors and cross-functional teams to deliver products on time, within cost, and to quality standards.
You will also drive sourcing strategies, vendor performance, and risk mitigation across a complex regional supply chain network.
What Your Impact Will Be:
- Manage designated projects from concept initiation to product finalization within a dynamic and complex manufacturing vendor network, ensuring targets are met in terms of cost, schedule, quality, and capacity
- Facilitate supply chain sourcing strategies by developing sourcing guidelines aligned with business requirements and product categories
- Establish contingency plans and risk mitigation strategies by evaluating both technical and business risks
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop strategic partnerships with external manufacturing vendors
- Act as the primary point of contact throughout all phases - from demand planning to final delivery
- Facilitate both commercial and technical negotiations to ensure vendor performance and compliance, while identifying opportunities for improvement
What We’re Looking For:
- Degree in Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or related disciplines
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain or sourcing, preferably within toy manufacturing or consumer products industries
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, product costing, and vendor management
- Solid business acumen with excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, negotiation, and project management skills
- Result-oriented, well-organized, and proactive in approach
- Strong command of written and spoken Cantonese and English; Mandarin is a plus
- Willingness to travel to China and Southeast Asia as required
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations 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.
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold 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 generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.
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, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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