Logistics Manager, Global Procurement
2 days ago
About the Role:
The Manager, Sourcing Transportation is a key position within Mattel's Global Supply Chain Organization, responsible for ensuring the delivery of Mattel products across all continents in the highest service standards and cost-effective conditions.
This role requires developing and owning high-level cross-functional interactions with key stakeholders and managing strategic partnerships throughout the globe.
The Manager will be assigned certain Logistics categories, strategies, and projects to manage to positive outcomes, with an equal emphasis placed on the ability to identify, analyze, and quantify opportunities, manage RFI and RFPs, and handle vendor negotiations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead global and/or regional cross-functional teams driving cost, quality, service, technology, and innovation efficiencies through stakeholder engagement using data and spend analysis
- Develop and implement category strategies based on data, market trends, forecasts, and Mattel objectives in conjunction with stakeholders
- 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) to build consensus, resolve conflict, lead, and provide guidance on negotiation tactics and planning with vendors, drive project activity through the communication of expectations, creation, and enforcement of deliverables, and management of issues/risks
- 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 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 - 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 Power Point
- 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 growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves
About Mattel:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world.
We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA, and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies.
Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital, and live experiences. Our products are sold in more than 195 countries in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies.
Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work and as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
Visit us at www.mattel.com to learn more about our company culture and values.
We welcome all job seekers, including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
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