Mattel is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie®, the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica® and Tyco® R/C, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. With global headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations.

In January 2008, Mattel was named to FORTUNE Magazine’s prestigious “100 Best Companies to Work for” list. Mattel is the only toy company to make the 2008 list. Mattel also is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of 2007's 100 Most Trustworthy U.S. Companies.

Senior Associate, Int'l Strategic Planning

There are over 2,000 employees working in El Segundo, and it is their creativity and talent that enables them to design, develop, and market our innovative toys. Much like our brands, our people also need development and growth opportunities. We believe that as our employees grow professionally, so will Mattel. Our comprehensive people development program addresses training, professional development, reward, and promotion.

Fortune Magazine has named Mattel to its 2008 and 2009 "100 Best Companies to Work for."


We are currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our International Strategic Planning team at its Corporate Headquarters in El Segundo, CA. This role serves as the analytic and strategic backbone of Mattel's International division.

This position participates in and contribute directly to specific cross-company initiatives across a broad range of strategic, operational, and financial topics, intended to improve performance across brands and geographies. Work closely with Senior Managers and Vice Presidents within the Strategic Planning group on numerous international projects, often managing multiple projects / workstreams at one time. This is a high-profile position within a group with significant exposure to senior leadership both domestically and internationally .

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the following areas:

-Work on key International strategic projects, including business and segment growth plans, merger and acquisition due diligence and post-merger implementation, retail and channel development strategies, organizational and process improvement restructuring, and market entry strategies, in order to drive top and bottom-line financial growth;
-Analyze Mattel's financial performance across brands and countries, identify issues and propose solutions;
-Analyze market dynamics and competitive structures in different categories across the world to identify and prioritize growth opportunities;
-Conduct assessments of key competitors to Mattel and assist in identifying and evaluating potential partnership and M&A opportunities;
-Work with external consultants or other Mattel groups to analyze and resolve specific issues;
-Prepare presentation materials to senior management (VP, SVP, CFO, and CEO level);
-Use analytical skills and judgment to solve problems with limited information at hand;
-Communicate complicated matters in a simple, structured way to senior management;
-Get work done through cooperation with other groups with no direct reporting relationship to position;
-Work under pressure, responding quickly to requests from management.

Key skills:
--Analytic 'zero-defect' skill in both financial and business arenas;
--Problem-solving and issue framing skills, including work-planning;
--Aptitude with time and project management, often managing multiple deadlines at once;

--Ability to take initiative to maximize project impact and organizational influence, pushing the thinking of the international division;
--Influential managerial style, particularly building relationships and working in partnership with international offices;
--Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written formats;
--Executive presence and experience.

Key skills:
--Analytic 'zero-defect' skill in both financial and business arenas;
--Problem-solving and issue framing skills, including work-planning;
--Aptitude with time and project management, often managing multiple deadlines at once;

--Ability to take initiative to maximize project impact and organizational influence, pushing the thinking of the international division;
--Influential managerial style, particularly building relationships and working in partnership with international offices;
--Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written formats;
--Executive presence and experience.



Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's, degree from a top-tier institution.
MBA strongly preferred.
A minimum of two (2) years post-graduate work experience within a management or strategy consulting firm, investment banking firm, or strategic planning/corporate development role desired.
International experience, consumer products or retail industry experience is a major plus.



About Mattel, Inc.

At Mattel, we have a vision to be The World's Premier Toy Brands - Today and Tomorrow. We continue to achieve this vision because our people are creative and energetic, thriving on innovation and passion for the business. Mattel is committed to supporting and developing employees and their career goals with a host of meaningful advantages and opportunities, including development through our global Leadership Development Center, tuition reimbursement, on-site childcare, and a fitness and recreation center. Mattel, as the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Matchbox®, American Girl®, Radica:® and Tyco® R/C, as well as Fisher-Price® brands, including Little People®, Power Wheels® and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines, it is not only one of the best places to work, it's also a lot of fun. In addition to Fortune Magazine naming Mattel to it's 2008 & 2009 "100 Best Companies to Work for;" The company was also ranked in 2007, 2008 & 2009 as one of the 'Best Places to Work' by Los Angeles Business Journal. Mattel is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of 2007's 100 Most Trustworthy U.S. Companies. Recently Mattel was named to CRO Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens"

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