Space Insights Analyst

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 Team:

This role actively contributes to Mattel space strategy at Walmart and leads planogram execution and space reporting for internal Mattel Sales. Externally, you will interact with Walmart's Category Advisor, Merchant and Mod Planning critical to our business success.

The Opportunity:

This job requires the ability to understand and leverage data to influence customer decisions and the ability to build a shelf merchandising plan aligned with Mattel's strategic vision. This role will be based in the Rogers, AR Mattel office.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Attitude:
  • Fun, smart and engaged team-player
  • Ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities on a daily basis
  • Proactive problem solving and a positive attitude while dealing with challenges
  • Desire to grow career, skill set and leadership within Mattel
• Analytics:
  • Proven ability to synthesize data sources, conduct analyses, uncover insights, and deliver actionable recommendations
  • Creative, collaborative approach to test and learn opportunities
  • Attention to detail, common-sense approach to data validation, and accountability for accuracy
• Style:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for persuading in-person and remote-location audiences
  • Ability to explain complex topics to audiences with varying levels of knowledge
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision, adhere to schedules and follow up accordingly

What We're Looking For:

• Demonstrated agrowth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Applicable work or school experience in analytics, analytic programming, category management, trade marketing, merchandising, sales forecasting/analysis, consumer and/or sales research
  • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint - expert knowledge of Excel a plus
  • Experience with analyzing data from Retailer POS and/or syndicated data required
  • Expertise with JDA Space Planning or similar space planning tool a plus

The annual base salary range for this position is between$68,000 and $85,000**

**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience

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:

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 collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel's award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

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Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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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