Inventory Analyst in Frankfurt am Main bei Mattel

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:

In this position you will manage inventory distribution for defined countries and maximize order allocation and use of market inventory. You will provide accurate visibility of current and future stock levels and coordinate rework / VAS (Value Added Services) activities. Furthermore, you will be responsible for maximizing the Unit Fill Rate for the market.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Being main person responsible for the daily Inventory Business
• Maximize allocation of orders by monitoring physical and in-transit inventory levels across all product lines
• Analyze and minimize unshippable items
• Promotion Management - check and manage inventory to cover promotional activities and prioritize orders
• Provide Supply Chain /Customer Service and Sales with visibility regarding the timing of order fulfillment
• First point of contact for Supply Chain / Customer Service and Sales providing visibility on future stock replenishment and potential supply issues
• Discuss potential inventory issues with Planning Department to ensure that Sales and Marketing forecasts are achievable given current and predicted levels of inventory
• Make maximum use of market owned stock
• Prioritize incoming containers into the DC to ensure maximum Unit Fill Rate
• Develop reporting tools to improve the visibility of Avail
• Support regional reworks team

What We’re Looking For:

• B.A. Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain or Logistics / Planning
• Fluent in German and English, other languages are a plus
• First experience in a Supply Chain Inventory Analyst role and in FMCG industry
• Expert proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze and interpret numerical data
• Good understanding of Supply Chain Management
• Ability to find & recommend solutions to potential issues
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload (80/20 pareto)
• Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment and keep calm under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels
• Strong computer skills: Excel; Cognos & AS400 desirable; SQL advantageous
• Ability to influence and achieve expected results independently by establishing effective cross-functional & cross-culture relationships
• High level of organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional problem solving & analytical ability
• Proactive mindset
• Ability to perform in a demanding, dynamic and highly visible organisation

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. 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.

Who We Are:

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