Job DescriptionThe 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.
QualificationsEXPERIENCE 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.
Additional InformationWhat It's Like to Work Here:We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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.
The pay range for this position is between $104,000 and $125,000 annual. 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.
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