Mattel

Sr Associate, Strategic Planning

Mattel$88K — $105K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree from a top-tier university
  • 3+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or in-house strategy
  • Established track record of driving impact
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams with complex stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Growth mindset, demonstrating curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Chief Strategy Officer on corporate strategy development
  • Lead and support the annual strategic planning process
  • Work closely with executives on strategic projects to drive business impact
  • Manage cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives
  • Support M&A and corporate development initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Resources promoting employee well-being and growth
  • Inclusive workplace culture
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and development
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity:

Mattel is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join the Strategy and Corporate Development team at our El Segundo, CA headquarters. Each member of this high-performing team plays a key role in shaping the future of Mattel.

What Your Impact Will Be:
  • Work with the Chief Strategy Officer and broader Mattel teams to shape Mattel's corporate strategy and support the annual strategic planning process.
  • Partner closely with executives across the company on critical strategic projects across the company, including leading cross-functional teams to realize business impact.
  • Support key M&A and corporate development priorities across the company.


Qualifications

What We're Looking For:
  • BA / BS degree from a top-tier university.
  • 3+ years of total professional experience, with work experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or in-house strategy.
  • Track record of impact.
  • Proven strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder groups.
  • Superior communication skills.
  • Demonstrated 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.

Additional Information

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.

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
Net Income
$126.6 million
Founded
1945
5 Year Trend
-4.3%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
NASDAQ

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