Mattel

Associate Manager- Replenishment Planning

Mattel • $88K — $105K *
San Bernardino, CA 92404In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in Supply, Replenishment, or Inventory Planning.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
  • Experience managing diverse product portfolios across multiple SKUs and channels.
  • Track record of balancing customer service with inventory goals.
  • Collaborative experience with global manufacturing partners and stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proficiency in developing and enhancing planning processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead supply and replenishment planning for American Girl brands.
  • Balance inventory across distribution centers and sales channels.
  • Develop SKU-level replenishment plans for optimal product availability.
  • Analyze and communicate supply requirements for product portfolios.
  • Manage replenishment for retail support materials and expedited requests.
  • Oversee product lifecycle from demand planning to end-of-life.
  • Identify supply risks and implement proactive solutions.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • Employee discounts on American Girl products.
  • Professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.


Qualifications

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.

About Mattel

Mattel, Inc. is a global toy company that designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of toys and games. The company's brands include Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, and more. Mattel's products are sold in over 150 countries and the company has manufacturing facilities in 10 countries. Mattel is committed to sustainability and has set a goal to achieve 100% recycled, recyclable, or bio-based plastic materials in all products and packaging by 2030. The company is also committed to diversity and inclusion and has been recognized for its efforts in this area.
Learn more about Mattel
Size
36,300 employees
Market Cap
$5.9 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$126.6 million
Founded
1945
5 Year Trend
-4.3%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
NASDAQ
MAT
* Ladders Estimates

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