Job Abstract

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: 

Mattel is seeking an Associate Manager, Sustainability Measurement & Analytics based in El Segundo, California to help support the company’s strategic objectives related to impact measurement, sustainability data governance, and data-driven performance management. This position requires an understanding of sustainability concepts, awareness of the global sustainability regulatory landscape, and an ability to work cross-functionally in a highly matrixed environment.

The candidate will be detail-oriented, a systems thinker, and passionate about supporting Mattel’s sustainability and social impact performance.
 

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Sustainability & Social Impact, the responsibilities of this Associate Manager will include but not be limited to:

• Collaborate to establish goals and objectives for sustainability data management and help implement a governance structure to drive accountability and data quality.
• Support the creation of an auditable system and internal sustainability reporting controls in partnership with various teams (e.g. Compliance and Quality, Global Technology, Legal, Finance, Audit, etc.) to improve our internal systems and reporting infrastructure.
• Work across the Global Sustainability & Social Impact (GSSI) team to help build a roadmap to ensure preparedness for sustainability-related reporting requirements, sustainable product and packaging data collection needs, annual climate reporting and GHG accounting, among others.
• Convene stakeholders as part of a sustainability data working group to drive communication and change management for tracking and managing metrics.
• Develop and maintain sustainability data dashboards to track progress toward global sustainability goals and monitor sustainability program outputs (e.g. PlayBack Program).
• Maintain sustainability data attributes, monitor partner sustainability requirements, support Quality and Compliance team in tracking regulatory data (e.g. global EPR schemes) and providing analysis to improve outcomes and drive progress.
• Establish processes and identify ways to streamline information, improve data quality, and increase communication between key stakeholders (e.g. engineers, manufacturing sites, suppliers, etc.).
• Oversee the implementation of a supplier engagement platform to enable data collection and support other technology system implementations and integrations, as needed.
• Support the exploration and consideration of leveraging innovative technologies (e.g. Artificial Intelligence) and their intersections with sustainability risks and opportunities.
• Regularly support the GSSI team with data-driven insights and decision making and work cross-functionally to maintain clear datasets and analysis for internal and external reporting.
• Ad hoc projects and assigned duties, as necessary.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in related disciplines and experience with sustainability data management
• Experience coordinating with IT teams to implement systems and experience guiding organizational change management for implementation of new systems or processes
• Experience with sustainability data management, supplier engagement, and/or emissions accounting platforms
• Understanding of sustainability concepts and familiarity with key reporting frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, etc.), leading questionnaires and ratings and rankers (CDP, S&P CSA, ISS, etc.)
• Ability to efficiently handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, adapt to shifting priorities, and be very detail-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage relationships, and excellent time management skills
• Experience working with internal and/or third party audit teams a plus
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The annual base salary range for this position is between $110,000 and $130,000.
**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.

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 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 https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

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 including minorities, females, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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