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Manage operational infrastructure for global creator marketing including contracting, budget tracking, and agency coordination. | 3+ years marketing operations or project management experience, preferably in influencer or entertainment marketing, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and budget tracking. | 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. Job Description The Opportunity: The Associate Manager Media Operations is a critical operational hub within Mattel's Global Influencer & Creator Marketing Center of Excellence. This role owns the day-to-day operational infrastructure that enables the global creator marketing function to move with speed, consistency, and accountability — across brand teams, regional markets, and agency partners. Reporting to the Director of Media Operations, this person is the connective tissue between strategy and execution. What Your Impact Will Be: Creator Contracting & Legal Operations Own and maintain the global creator contract tracker across all brand and regional activations, ensuring accuracy, up-to-date signature status, and proper filing of executed agreements Serve as the primary point of intake for new contract requests, coordinating with Mattel Legal to initiate, route, and close creator and influencer agreements Draft and adapt standard creator contract documents, briefs, and deal memos in partnership with Legal and the broader influencer team Maintain organized contract archives in Box, ensuring all teams have access to current, executed documents Budget, Finance & Purchase Orders Support the global influencer team in budget tracking, ensuring spend is logged accurately against campaign and brand budgets Process and track purchase orders, coordinate with Finance on invoice submissions, and flag discrepancies or timing issues to the Director, Media Operations Maintain budget trackers and assist with month-end and quarter-end reconciliation reporting Initial and manage all finance processes on the influencer team’s behalf such as managing systems like Clients & Profits, POs, invoicing etc. Partner with regional influencer leads to gather and log budget actuals, ensuring spend is accurately reflected in the global tracker on a monthly and quarterly basis. Agency Coordination Serve as a key operational liaison with Mattel's tiered creator agency partners (Publicis, Influential, Bobbie, and regional equivalents), managing brief trafficking, deliverable tracking, and reporting timelines Coordinate agency kick-off logistics, status calls, and recap documentation Track agency deliverables against contracted scopes and flag risks or delays to the relevant influencer lead Support onboarding of new agency partners with process documentation and access coordination Calendar & Activation Management Maintain and update the global influencer brand activity calendar, ensuring regional and brand-level activations are accurately reflected and accessible to all stakeholders Partner with regional marketing leads to align activation calendars, flag conflicts, and surface timing dependencies Coordinate team meeting logistics — standing agenda management, scheduling, and notes/action item tracking for global and regional influencer team calls Asset & Content Management Own the influencer team's asset management infrastructure in Box — maintaining folder architecture, naming conventions, and access permissions Coordinate the upload and organization of campaign assets, creator content, and brand toolkits, ensuring materials are findable and current Partner with brand and creative teams to ensure assets are trafficked to agency and creator partners on schedule Qualifications What We’re Looking For: Required 3+ years of experience in marketing operations, project management, or a related field; experience in influencer, creator, or entertainment marketing preferred Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment PMP or CAPM certification preferred; Asana, Airtable, or Smartsheet platform certifications a plus Experience with contract or legal document coordination; comfort drafting and editing standard business documents High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Box; familiarity with budget tracking and PO processes Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail Preferred Experience working within a global or matrixed marketing organization Prior experience working at or alongside a creative, media, or influencer agency, with a demonstrated ability to navigate cross-functional relationships across internal brand teams and external agency partners Candidates with agency backgrounds who understand how brand-side teams operate will ramp quickly and add immediate value. Exposure to creator marketing platforms (e.g., Captiv8, Skeepers, or similar) CORE COMPETENCIES Operational Excellence Cross-Functional Collaboration Process Ownership & Documentation Communication & Stakeholder Management Adaptability & Problem Solving *The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. Additional Information Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here! 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. Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers. Mattel is an 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. Videos to watch: The Culture at Mattel Corporate Philanthropy Location: California - El Segundo Company: Mattel Sales Corp. Compensation: USD 112000 - USD 140000 - yearly

Manage toy portfolio strategy, pricing, and product development pipeline to drive revenue and margins with a 3-5 year product roadmap. | 5+ years brand/product marketing experience (or 3 with MBA), strong quantitative skills, and ability to collaborate with design and manufacturing teams. | 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. Job Description The Opportunity: Work in collaboration with the Toy Marketing Manager to manage the toy portfolio strategy, pricing, and product development pipeline. What Your Impact Will Be: Develop toy strategy by segment (core, premium, collector, preschool, etc.). Manage toy pricing architecture and competitive positioning. Partner with leadership to build 3–5 year toy product roadmaps, balancing innovation and refresh cycles. Own consumer/play insights specific to toy usage and play patterns. Collaborate with Design/R&D to bring toys from concept to shelf. Assist in coordinating with regional commercial teams in gaining buy-in to global product strategies at all levels Own toy business performance (revenue, margin, SKU productivity). Provide input to Brand Marketing on packaging, messaging, and feature storytelling. Qualifications What We’re Looking For: 5+ years (3 years with MBA) experience in brand marketing (on brand or agency side), franchise management/marketing, content marketing, or purpose-driven strategy/marketing. Project management: Managing complex product development timelines. Roles in category management, product marketing, or product development. Experience partnering with design and manufacturing. Background in CPG or toy companies, ideally with exposure to retail buyer dynamics. Strong quantitative/financial skills (forecasting, pricing, SKU productivity analysis). Product strategy & roadmap: Ability to define toy segments, pricing ladders, and innovation cycles. Collaboration with design/R&D: Comfort working with creative, engineering, and manufacturing teams. Retail/channel knowledge: Ability to leverage insights to build mass, specialty, and e-commerce distribution strategies. Business & financial management: Strong grasp of SKU productivity, margin targets, and overall toy category P&L. Financial acumen: Experience with P&L at the brand or category level. Communication skills: Excellent at storytelling, presentations, and influencing senior leadership. Strong PowerPoint creation and presentation skills, proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel *The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. Additional Information Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here! 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. Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers. Mattel is an 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. Videos to watch: The Culture at Mattel Corporate Philanthropy Location: California - El Segundo Company: Mattel Sales Corp. Compensation: USD 110000 - USD 125000 - yearly

Drive execution of global brand strategy and transformation by coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining documentation. | 4-6 years experience in strategy or brand operations with 2+ years in consulting or in-house strategy, strong analytical and collaborative skills. | 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. Job Description The Opportunity: The Associate Manager, Brand Strategy & Transformation is an execution-focused role responsible for driving day-to-day delivery across assigned global brand strategy and transformation workstreams. Reporting directly to the Director, this role operates with a high degree of autonomy and judgment—providing structure, coordination, and oversight to ensure strategy initiatives are executed with rigor, consistency, and clarity. While this role does not hold formal ownership of headcount, budgets, or enterprise programs, it is accountable for translating strategic direction into actionable plans; coordinating contributors and partners; and ensuring high-quality outputs are delivered on time. The Associate Manager serves as a key extension of the Director, enabling effective decision-making and disciplined follow-through across the global brand strategy operating model. What Your Impact Will Be: Core Accountabilities 1. Strategy Execution & Workstream Oversight Drive day-to-day execution of assigned global brand strategy and transformation workstreams. Translate strategic priorities into structured plans, tasks, and deliverables. Synthesize and validate inputs to ensure alignment, quality, and readiness for leadership reviews and decision forums. 2. Materials, Tools & Documentation Oversee the development and maintenance of decks, trackers, templates, and documentation aligned to brand strategy standards. Review materials for clarity, accuracy, and adherence to established methodologies prior to leadership engagement. Ensure consistency, version control, and accessibility of strategy resources. 3. Adoption Tracking, Issue Resolution & Follow-Through Monitor progress, milestones, and adoption of brand strategy processes and tools across initiatives. Identify risks, gaps, and dependencies; recommend corrective actions and drive resolution. Escalate issues requiring leadership input with clear context, implications, and options. 4. Cross-Functional Coordination & Day-to-Day Direction Serve as a primary point of coordination for assigned initiatives across Brand, Franchise, Creative, Commercial, and Strategy partners. Provide day-to-day guidance on task sequencing, priorities, and deliverables to ensure coordinated execution. Support preparation and facilitation of working sessions, governance forums, and leadership reviews. Decision Rights This role: Makes day-to-day execution decisions within approved brand strategy frameworks and operating models. Sets priorities and provides direction to support timely and high-quality delivery across assigned workstreams. Provides analysis, recommendations, and options to inform leadership decisions. Escalates risks, conflicts, and decisions requiring leadership input directly to the Director. Scope & Impact Scope: End-to-end coordination and oversight of defined brand strategy and transformation workstreams. Impact: Improves consistency, rigor, and momentum of strategy execution; enables Directors and senior leaders to focus on decisions rather than day-to-day orchestration. Stakeholders: Directors, Managers, and cross-functional partners supporting Global Brand Strategy & Operations. Qualifications What We’re Looking For: Experience 4–6 years of experience in strategy, analytics, brand operations, consulting, or related fields. Minimum 2+ years of or equivalent work experience in management consulting, transformation management, investment banking, private equity, or in-house strategy Experience supporting planning cycles, transformation initiatives, or cross-functional programs. Key Capabilities Analytical rigor and synthesis Structured execution and follow-through Strong judgment and prioritization Clear written and verbal communication Cross-functional coordination and collaboration Attention to detail and reliability Success Metrics High-quality, timely delivery of workstreams with minimal rework. Effective coordination and clarity across contributors and partners. Early identification and resolution of risks and dependencies. Consistent confidence from the Director in execution quality, judgment, and follow-through. *The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. Additional Information Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here! 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. Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers. Mattel is an 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. Videos to watch: The Culture at Mattel Corporate Philanthropy Location: California - El Segundo Company: Mattel Sales Corp. Compensation: USD 112000 - USD 140000 - yearly

Manage toy portfolio strategy, pricing, and product development pipeline while collaborating cross-functionally and owning business performance metrics. | Requires 5+ years brand marketing or product development experience, strong financial acumen, P&L management, and ability to influence senior leadership. | 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. Job Description The Opportunity: Work in collaboration with the Toy Marketing Manager to manage the toy portfolio strategy, pricing, and product development pipeline. What Your Impact Will Be: Develop toy strategy by segment (core, premium, collector, preschool, etc.). Manage toy pricing architecture and competitive positioning. Partner with leadership to build 3–5 year toy product roadmaps, balancing innovation and refresh cycles. Own consumer/play insights specific to toy usage and play patterns. Collaborate with Design/R&D to bring toys from concept to shelf. Assist in coordinating with regional commercial teams in gaining buy-in to global product strategies at all levels Own toy business performance (revenue, margin, SKU productivity). Provide input to Brand Marketing on packaging, messaging, and feature storytelling. Qualifications What We’re Looking For: 5+ years (3 years with MBA) experience in brand marketing (on brand or agency side), franchise management/marketing, content marketing, or purpose-driven strategy/marketing. Project management: Managing complex product development timelines. Roles in category management, product marketing, or product development. Experience partnering with design and manufacturing. Background in CPG or toy companies, ideally with exposure to retail buyer dynamics. Strong quantitative/financial skills (forecasting, pricing, SKU productivity analysis). Product strategy & roadmap: Ability to define toy segments, pricing ladders, and innovation cycles. Collaboration with design/R&D: Comfort working with creative, engineering, and manufacturing teams. Retail/channel knowledge: Ability to leverage insights to build mass, specialty, and e-commerce distribution strategies. Business & financial management: Strong grasp of SKU productivity, margin targets, and overall toy category P&L. Financial acumen: Experience with P&L at the brand or category level. Communication skills: Excellent at storytelling, presentations, and influencing senior leadership. Strong PowerPoint creation and presentation skills, proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel *The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. Additional Information Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here! 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. Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers. Mattel is an 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. Videos to watch: The Culture at Mattel Corporate Philanthropy Location: California - El Segundo Company: Mattel Sales Corp. Compensation: USD 110000 - USD 125000 - yearly

Manage toy portfolio strategy, pricing, product development pipeline, and P&L performance for Signature Barbie. | 5+ years brand marketing or franchise management experience with strong quantitative skills and ability to influence senior leadership. | 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. Job Description The Opportunity: Work in collaboration with the Toy Marketing Manager to manage the toy portfolio strategy, pricing, and product development pipeline. What Your Impact Will Be: Develop toy strategy by segment (core, premium, collector, preschool, etc.). Manage toy pricing architecture and competitive positioning. Partner with leadership to build 3–5 year toy product roadmaps, balancing innovation and refresh cycles. Own consumer/play insights specific to toy usage and play patterns. Collaborate with Design/R&D to bring toys from concept to shelf. Assist in coordinating with regional commercial teams in gaining buy-in to global product strategies at all levels Own toy business performance (revenue, margin, SKU productivity). Provide input to Brand Marketing on packaging, messaging, and feature storytelling. Qualifications What We’re Looking For: 5+ years (3 years with MBA) experience in brand marketing (on brand or agency side), franchise management/marketing, content marketing, or purpose-driven strategy/marketing. Project management: Managing complex product development timelines. Roles in category management, product marketing, or product development. Experience partnering with design and manufacturing. Background in CPG or toy companies, ideally with exposure to retail buyer dynamics. Strong quantitative/financial skills (forecasting, pricing, SKU productivity analysis). Product strategy & roadmap: Ability to define toy segments, pricing ladders, and innovation cycles. Collaboration with design/R&D: Comfort working with creative, engineering, and manufacturing teams. Retail/channel knowledge: Ability to leverage insights to build mass, specialty, and e-commerce distribution strategies. Business & financial management: Strong grasp of SKU productivity, margin targets, and overall toy category P&L. Financial acumen: Experience with P&L at the brand or category level. Communication skills: Excellent at storytelling, presentations, and influencing senior leadership. Strong PowerPoint creation and presentation skills, proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel *The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. Additional Information Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here! 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. Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers. Mattel is an 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. Videos to watch: The Culture at Mattel Corporate Philanthropy Location: California - El Segundo Company: Mattel Sales Corp. Compensation: USD 110000 - USD 125000 - yearly

Lead and execute global DTC logistics strategy, manage technology implementations, drive cost improvements, and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize fulfillment operations. | 5+ years in DTC operations or logistics management, strong cross-functional collaboration, technology and financial acumen, experience with 3PL and DTC IT systems preferred, and a master's degree preferred. | 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. Job Description The Opportunity: Join Mattel's dynamic Global Logistics team as we expand our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) capabilities to support a rapidly growing $1B business. This high-impact role is a key leader within the DTC Logistics organization, working across iconic brands such as Mattel Creations, American Girl, and our global DTC channels. Reporting to the VP of NA Logistics, the Director of DTC Global Logistics will shape and execute the global logistics strategy, drive innovation in fulfillment and technology, and lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize operations and enhance the consumer experience. This is a strategic, matrixed role with significant enterprise visibility and influence, ideal for a forward-thinking logistics leader passionate about transforming the future of e-commerce fulfillment. What Your Impact Will Be: Key Responsibilities: • DTC Logistics fulfillment cost improvement through new technology implementation, operational and fulfillment capabilities, and efficiency improvements. • Collaborate cross functionally including DTC - Commercial, Marketing, Finance, IT, Consumer Care, Planning, Product Development, Procurement, Compliance, DTC DC Operations & Transportation. • Manage DTC technology implementations and DTC Logistics capital spend enabling future growth to $1 billion Direct-to-Consumer business. • Lead the integration of AG into the Mattel Logistics network, impacting $300 million in sales. • Responsible for implementing DTC Logistics network footprint strategy i.e. current network redesign change management. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Program Manager for all global DTC Logistics initiatives. • Represent Logistics function on the DTC leadership team. • Develop strategic planning for supply chain & Logistics capability enhancement. • Manage DTC Logistics KPIs and targets. • Partner with Global Supply Chain and Global Technology Organization to develop technology-driven fulfillment strategy. • Build the US DTC physical Logistics network for competitive advantage. • Partner with IT, Procurement, and service providers for fulfillment data and systems integration. • Develop consumer feedback processes and collaborates with Consumer Care. • Execute and influence DTC returns policy. • Lead DTC capabilities to define, influence and deliver service level targets for competitive advantage. • Create and communicate Logistics and GSC performance scorecards for each DTC channel. • Scan the industry for DTC innovation and fulfillment best practices. • Lead DTC Logistics process improvement initiatives to improve service levels and reduce costs. Qualifications What We're Looking For: • 5+ years of experience supporting an online DTC (direct to consumer) business in a commercially focused operations management & fulfillment role with a brand, retailer or logistics company (e.g., FedEx, UPS, XPO, etc.). • Master's degree preferred in operations, Supply Chain, Business, Marketing, or another related field. • Strong ownership mindset, cross-functional collaboration skills and a drive to deliver results. • Strong knowledge of digital technology landscape and tools. • Strong analysis, planning & financial acumen. • Passion for the constant evolution of e-commerce and how consumers are finding new ways to engage with brands. • Highly enthusiastic and hands-on business approach. • Strong interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills. • DTC IT O-I (order to invoice) systems experience preferred. • Experiencing leveraging/managing 3PL providers preferred. • Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves. • The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. Additional Information Don't meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here! 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. Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers. Mattel is an 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. Videos to watch: The Culture at Mattel Corporate Philanthropy

Design, develop, and maintain a comprehensive Hot Wheels vehicle database integrated with digital tools, ensuring data integrity and managing external contributors. | 5+ years in database management with strong SQL/NoSQL skills, experience building large-scale databases, API integration, project leadership, and collaboration with technical and non-technical teams. | CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.Its our heritage and its also our future. Because we dont 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 heardwhen 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 Future Lab team's mission is to pioneer the future of play by identifying, incubating, and implementing new customer-facing, tech-enabled products, experiences and services beyond Mattel's conventional offerings and categories. Job Description The Opportunity: We are seeking a skilled and proactive Associate Product Manager to join the Future Lab team. This role is pivotal in developing and maintaining a comprehensive database of all Hot Wheels die-cast vehicles, ensuring it remains current with new product launches. This database will be the authoritative source for all Hot Wheels collector data and imagery, forming the backbone for future digital and physical collector experiences. The database will interface with customer-facing digital services, such as collector apps, necessitating understanding of database architecture and system integration. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with IT teams, photography units, and external Hot Wheels collectors to ensure the database's accuracy, completeness, and seamless integration. What Your Impact Will Be: Database Development & Integration Design, develop, and maintain a comprehensive database of all Hot Wheels die-cast vehicles. Collaborate with IT teams to build database architecture that supports integration with customer-facing digital tools like collector apps. Ensure the database supports seamless data exchange with internal systems and external platforms. Work with cross-functional stakeholders to align database capabilities with broader product, marketing, and digital goals. Data Integrity & Quality Control Develop and implement automated processes to detect errors, flag inconsistencies, and uphold data integrity. Establish workflows, documentation, and best practices to maintain database sustainability and reliability across teams. Manage incoming data signals from internal teams, partners, and automated tools to ensure ongoing accuracy. External Contributor Management Manage a group of external Hot Wheels experts to verify and enhance database entries. Research and retrieve data for legacy and obscure items from external sources to build a complete catalog. Qualifications What Were Looking For: Minimum 5+ years of experience in database management, data architecture, or a related field, preferably in a consumer-facing industry. Demonstrated experience setting up and organizing new or emerging data sets from scratch, ensuring rapid initial growth and long-term sustainability. Experience in organizing or managing databases for collectibles, historical archives, or similar cataloging systems. Prior experience designing and implementing large-scale databases that support product catalogs, digital integrations, or e-commerce platforms. Strong technical expertise in SQL, NoSQL, relational databases, and database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle. Experience collaborating with IT teams to develop and maintain API integrations and automated data pipelines. Proven ability to work cross-functionally with creative, marketing, and product development teams. Experience managing external partnerships, contributors, or third-party data providers. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and data pipelines. Personal Attributes Required: Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in large datasets. Ability to drive data integrity and process automation initiatives with minimal oversight. Highly resourceful in finding and verifying missing information from external sources. Adept at designing efficient processes for data entry, validation, and updates, optimizing workflows without compromising quality. Proven project leadership skillsdefining scope, creating roadmaps, managing milestones, and tracking success metrics. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. Ability to spot and correct inconsistencies or errors before they become systemic. Passion for organization, documentation, and building scalable systems. A passion for collectibles, particularly Hot Wheels, or a deep appreciation for fan and collector culture is a strong plus. The annual base salary range for this position is between $98,400 and $149,000 **This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidates work location, skills and experience.Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. Additional Information Dont meet every single requirement?At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. 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 worlds 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. Mattels award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more. Visit us athttps://jobs.mattel.com/andwww.instagram.com/MattelCareers. Mattel is an 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. Videos to watch: The Culture at Mattel Corporate Philanthropy #J-18808-Ljbffr