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Apply NowCREATIVITY 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, entertain 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 Team
The Financial Analyst for Supply Chain plays a fundamental role for EMEA region, supporting the organization with Operational budget forecasting, logistics spend tracking, assessment of models related to the distribution network, and providing key insights to enable decision making and operational execution.
This position is part of EMEA Commercial finance team, and reports directly into the Sr. Finance manager for FP&A and supply chain finance
The Opportunity
Purpose of Position:
Support in Quarterly and Yearly forecasting process for Logistics cost budget.
Execute monthly closing activities (Reporting to different stakeholders - regional and global).
Provide financial analysis of key issues and variances on Logistics P&L lines.
Participate in creation of business cases related to Operational projects, and 3PL network.
Track performance through financial reports and KPIs
Follow up Logistics cost saving initiatives, and leverage logistics metrics.
Identifies risks, evaluates the impact and propose changes.
Key Results Areas:
Accurate and timely completion of all internal reporting of relevant areas for regional and global requirements.
Timely completion of forecasting assigned activities.
Support in automating processes within the role.
What Your Impact Will Be:
Provide visibility of logistics spend for EMEA region, influence and support key strategies to enable decision making and optimize logistics efficiencies while working on a cross-functional team. Acting as a key advisor in relation to identified financial risks and opportunities.
Key Relationships:
Regional & Global Finance
Logistics and Planning EMEA team
What We’re Looking For:
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Professional qualifications:
What 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: