Senior S&OP Analyst

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: 

The Senior S&OP Analyst plays an important role in connecting business strategy with daily supply chain execution. Working cross-functionally with commercial, marketing, finance and planning teams this role provides insight, drives process discipline and supports structured decision making. Balancing demand and supply through Sales & Operations Planning is a key alignment process as it eliminates department silos and ensures all teams are working toward the same unified objectives.

The EMEA region is a complex and diverse environment, and this role offers the opportunity for high exposure to European and Global leadership and make a meaningful, value-add impact on business alignment and execution within the scope of the S&OP process. This role touches on multiple dimensions of business operations and so will give the right candidate deep insight into the workings of Mattel both tactically and strategically.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• S&OP Process:
  • Create and maintain S&OP process documentation and version control aligning with the global framework and making this information easily accessible through a SharePoint portal to a broad audience
  • Set-up S&OP meetings in calendars, ensure high attendance of critical stakeholders and maintain distribution lists
  • Be the central point of contact for both regional and global S&OP directions towards demand planning teams

• S&OP Analysis & Insights:
  • Prepare content required to execute the S&OP process to a high professional standard
  • Collaborate and partner with Global S&OP stakeholders to support that process making the bridge between regional and global S&OP processes including preparing material and cross-referencing data for accuracy
  • Provide analysis and data-driven insights into demand development and gaps with our financial targets. Make recommendations and propose actions to resolve issues
  • Consolidate Supply Chain KPI’s as part of S&OP process, ensuring alignment with local and global teams on accuracy and storyline
  • Co-ordinate with other individuals and teams to ensure S&OP material is updated in a timely manner as per calendar milestones

• S&OP Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify, drive and deliver EMEA S&OP process improvements ensuring close co-operation and alignment with Global S&OP team
  • Partner with Supply Chain Analytics (SCA) team on developing new or improving existing reporting and data solutions used in the S&OP process
  • Drive needed resolutions on identified problems with broader IT and Finance stakeholders that are a barrier to the effective execution of the EMEA S&OP process
  • Create and maintain a SharePoint EMEA S&OP portal which better organizes and structures needed information to run the process

• S&OP Business Planning:
  • Create, maintain and communicate S&OP Business Planning Calendar which considers and is aligned to Global cadence and milestones e.g. Line Selection, LPT, AOP etc.)
  • Owner of the EMEA Supply Chain Management Rules documentation, ensuring that it is updated and made transparent to the organization
  • Communicate S&OP milestones and deadlines in a clear and concise manner to ensure adherence to submission deadlines

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 5 years experience in a supply chain planning role with increasing responsibilities
• Prior functional experience with S&OP processes, either global, regional or at local level
• Strong analytical thinking, able to connect-the-dots across multiple data-sets
• Experience presenting insights to senior stakeholders, creating engaging storylines
• High level of organizational and time management skills
• Strong self-motivator and independent thinker
• Self assured and skilled communicator both verbally and written including meeting facilitation and presentations
• Working knowledge of demand planning and broader supply chain processes
• Proficient in leveraging AI tools in day-to-day work
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI skills
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, operations, engineering or related discipline

What We Offer: 

• Gross annual salary range of GBP 47,040 - GBP 55,860
• Bonus scheme: Participation in Mattel Incentive Plan (MIP) with the target of 7,5% of base salary, payout is determined by company and individual performance results
• Paid time off: 25 vacation days (with option to buy up to 5 extra days) + 2 volunteer days/year + a day off on your birthday!
• Car allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program: Access to Help@Hand (Unum), Modern Health, Headspace, and Maven
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Dental insurance & dental service app
• Life & disability insurance
• Employee discount program "Be well at Mattel"
• Mattel products discounts
• Family benefits program: 24 weeks off (for 1st caregiver) or 12 weeks off (for co-parent) fully paid on the arrival of new child, return to work program, path to parenthood, and family care leave

Mattel’s total compensation package is based on objective, gender-neutral criteria such as job grade, work location, relevant skills, and experience. This information is provided to enable informed and transparent consideration and negotiation of employment terms. If your profile is retained and we schedule an interview, we will share further details on Mattel UK Limited’s total rewards package. Please note that (some of) the benefits above may change over time, due to changes in the company policy or in legislation. We will not ask about your previous salary history.

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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.

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