Assoc Manager Contract Manufacturing

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: 

This position is responsible for ensuring successful launch readiness of new toy programs by driving capacity and capability planning, supply & demand match and alignment, and cross-functional coordination between vendors and functional teams. This role serves as the primary interface between Product Development, Engineering, Procurement, and Manufacturing Partners to ensure new product introductions are delivered on time, within cost targets, and with adequate manufacturing capability and capacity.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Position Responsibilities:  

• Lead capacity and capability planning for new toy introductions across global vendor partners to ensure business and production readiness requirements are met.
• Identify potential bottlenecks and drive mitigation plans through regular reviews with Manufacturing Partners and internal stakeholders. 
• Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Sourcing, and suppliers to identify cost drivers and drive cost optimization initiatives
• Partner with Supply Chain Planning and Sourcing teams to ensure manufacturing capacity, material, component, and production availability align with forecasted demand and support production plans.
• Identify supply risks, monitor ramp-up performance and capacity utilization, and develop contingency plans to support product introductions. 
• Serve as the communication bridge between external manufacturing partners and internal development teams
• Coordinate cross-functional discussions and communicate program status, risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders
• Facilitate issue resolution related to manufacturing feasibility, cost, tooling, capacity, quality, and schedule.
• Support new toy program-related initiatives and perform other duties as assigned by the manager to meet business needs. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Merchandising, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing, consumer products, product industrialization, supply chain planning, or manufacturing engineering; toy industry experience is an advantage.
• Experience managing new product introduction (NPI) programs from concept through production launch is preferred.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes and global supply chains.
• Must have experience managing a small team.
• Detail-oriented, independent, well organized with a proactive attitude
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• A good team player with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese.

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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