Transportation Sourcing Manager

1 day ago


El Segundo, California, United States Mattel, Inc Subsidiaries Full time
Job Title: Manager, Sourcing Transportation

Mattel, Inc Subsidiaries is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager, Sourcing Transportation to join our Global Supply Chain Organization. This key position plays a critical role in ensuring that Mattel products are delivered across all continents in the highest service standards and cost-effective conditions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and own high-level cross-functional interactions with key stakeholders and manage strategic partnerships throughout the globe.
  • Manage the execution of sourcing strategies, with an equal emphasis placed on identifying, analyzing, and quantifying opportunities, managing RFI and RFPs, and handling vendor negotiations.
  • Assist or lead large cross-functional teams driving cost, quality, service, technology, and innovation efficiencies through stakeholder engagement using data and spend analysis.
  • Develop and manage an end-to-end RFI/RFP process, spanning from creation, issuance, and facilitation of the entire process through vendor selection, in collaboration with an Integrated Sourcing Team (IST).
  • Manage the third-party TMS provider for US Over-the-Road transportation, including assessing carrier performance and billing accuracy through KPI matrix, as well as weekly/monthly/quarterly business review for the total US outbound transportation.
  • Create presentations and analytics regarding data and spend for the categories, as well as identify savings opportunities.
  • Build a general knowledge of the market trends for assigned categories and leverage that understanding to determine potential sources and capabilities of suppliers while informing key internal stakeholders.
  • Partner with Finance and Logistics teams to accurately forecast annual category spend, align critical cost assumptions, and reconcile actual spend against financial targets.
  • Develop and lead supplier relationship management efforts focusing on the top strategic suppliers, which require engagement with senior management at Mattel and third-party organizations.
  • Share best practices with the Global Procurement Logistics team's activities to drive synergies and improve effectiveness of the group.
  • Drive usage of the Coupa e-sourcing platform by the team and become a key advocate of the platform.
  • Work with the Sr Director to develop and continually update a Logistics Road Map of activities.
  • Review current and new contracts with Legal/Risk Management to ensure business is protected and identify procurement risks and opportunities.
Requirements:
  • Minimum 3-7 years of relevant strategic sourcing experience.
  • BA/BS (Business, Finance, and/or Operations/Supply Chain preferred).
  • Superior analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
  • Strong track record in building both internal and external relationships.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact with employees at all levels.
  • Strong ability to influence.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent verbal/written skills.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Proficient in PowerPoint.
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge.
  • Fluent in English.
Preferred Skills:
  • CPM or similar certification preferred.
  • CPG background a plus.
  • Financial acumen.
  • Experience working closely with and frequently presenting to senior management.
  • Willingness to travel (position may require up to 10% travel).
  • Strong customer service background.
  • Experience developing contract terms with legal.
  • Experience leading/managing a team is very helpful.
  • Spanish language knowledge a plus.
  • Experience using Coupa CSO and Oracle also a plus.
  • Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
What We Offer:

Mattel, Inc Subsidiaries offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $147,000, as well as a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about supply chain management and have the skills and experience we are looking for, please submit your application.



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