Sr Sales 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: 

Mattel, Inc., the largest toy company in the world is seeking a Sr Sales Analyst for the Walmart and Walmart.com businesses. The Sr Sales Analyst is responsible for supporting and providing the team/company/customer with knowledge and insights driven strategies and tactics to maximize category growth. This position is also responsible for overseeing the collection, analysis, and reporting of market, consumer, and shopper data related to the channel in an effort to increase category sales, customer satisfaction, and ROI. The position will drive weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting and be expected to provide ongoing enhancements to regular and adhoc reports.

This position will be based in our Rogers, Arkansas Sales office.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Data analysis and reporting

• Generate performance reports: Create and deliver regular weekly and monthly reports on key performance indicators (KPIs), such as point-of-sale (POS) data, inventory levels, and sales trends.
• Analyze market trends: Use data from Walmart's Scintilla, Tableau, and data sources to analyze market trends, track competitor activity, and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop presentations: Translate complex data into compelling, fact-based "selling stories" for internal teams and to use in presentations for Walmart Merchants, Planners, and Replenishment Managers

Sales and promotional strategy

• Support new product launches: Track the performance of new items, compare results against forecasts, and provide analytics to support distribution and placement.
• Influence strategies: Use sales and consumer data to provide insights on pricing, product placement, and merchandising that support the supplier's sales strategy. 

Inventory and supply chain management

• Review inventory levels: Collaborate with Mattel’s replenishment and supply chain teams to optimize inventory levels, reducing out-of-stock and overstock issues.
• Assist with logistical issues: Identify and address supply chain disruptions, forecast inaccuracies, and order exceptions to ensure a smooth flow of goods. 

Cross-functional collaboration

• Partner with Walmart: Serve as a key point of contact for Walmart Merchants, building and maintaining strong, transparent working relationships.
• Work with internal teams: Collaborate with internal sales directors, marketing, and supply chain teams to provide analytical support for long-term strategies and business plans.

Process improvement

• Streamline processes: Develop best practices, create standardized operating procedures, and leverage automated reporting tools to improve efficiency.
• Enhance analytics capabilities: Stay updated on industry trends and drive new analytical initiatives to enhance the supplier's reporting and forecasting capabilities.

• Serve as the analytical leader for the team
• Other assigned duties as assigned from Team Leader.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 4 years CPG analytical experience including working with multiple data sources.
• Self-motivated, self-starter, strong work ethic
• Passion to contribute at a high level in a team atmosphere
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Advanced abilities with Retail Link, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, Tableau, NPD, etc..
• Presentation skills and proven ability to convey complex analytics into actionable task
• Proactive and willing to take on new projectsDemonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

*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. 

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. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

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.

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 without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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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