Posting Title: Solution Architect - iSeries Technology
Requisition Number: R228395
Company: Mattel HQ, Inc.
Location: El Segundo, California
Address: 333 Continental Blvd
Zip Code: 90245
Job Category: Information Technology
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.
The Opportunity:
Open to remote - Travel required
Mattel is currently seeking a Senior Manager for Global Supply Chain (GSC) - Legacy iSeries/AS400 applications. This position drives and improves quality and UAR process across all of our Legacy systems built in iSeries supporting Manufacturing, Order Management, Logistics, Inventory Management processes. The ideal candidate should have strong understanding and supply chain business acumen especially in the areas of Manufacturing, Order Management, Warehouse and Logistics. The role will report to the Director of Global Technology (GTO), Supply Chain.
What Your Impact Will Be:
Drive Technology and Process Alignment:
- Ensure proper processes and document requirements are being followed.
- Improve and Strengthen iSeries Legacy User provisioning and UAR process.
- Engages in rigorous root cause analysis, problem solving and solution implementations.
- Support Mattel Supply Chain business/process by maintaining and updating systems and data used. Systems include but not limited to iSeries/AS400, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, Order Management Systems, Transportation Management Systems, GCP.
- Identify, vet, review with leadership, and implement process improvements.
Support Global Technology Operations as iSeries/AS400 Platforms point of Contact:
- Work with GTO teams to provide timely and accurate data by improving process and technology.
- Identify and address all IT issues for iSeries/AS400 as primary point of contact and optimize infrastructure, hardware, software and processes, in close partnership with the GSC business team and driving GTO dependencies.
New Capability Deployment:
- Primary conduit to supply chain planning business leadership and personnel in technology modernization initiatives across all phases of the project lifecycle (analysis, design, build, test, deploy).
- Responsible for working with the business team to gather detailed requirements and processes.
- Applying leading practices to requirements and processes and facilitating the development of to-be processes to be deployed on the modernized platform which effectively support Mattel's supply chain operations characteristics.
- Advance the use of analytics to make data informed decisions to further optimize our supply chain.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems or a related field.
- 7+ years related experience in Supply Chain technology/Planning/Replenishment/CPG/Fast Fashion/Toy industry.
- Training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Interacts with business users, I/T, vendors and customers to define current and future application requirements.
- Involved in troubleshooting and debugging critical problems and resolving complex technical issues that may arise.
- Hand on experience in delivering the projects in Agile and Waterfall models.
- Degree in technology related discipline.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate technical issues and strategy to both technical and non-technical audiences at senior levels within the organization.
- Broad understanding of Application, Information and Infrastructure technologies & practices.
- Strong technical skills in IBM iSeries (AS400), Database design, Understanding of APIs and integration with backend systems.
- Knowledge on MQ, FTP, and SFTP and connect direct is desirable.
- Experience on tools like implementer.
- Knowledge and experience with deploying operating systems, applications, patch management and desired configurations.
- Skilled in data and analytics with superior skills in enabling business and IT teams to leverage data in a timely and accurate manner.
- Expert relationship management/networking skills.
- Expert verbal and written communication skills.
- Travel up to 25% may be required.
- Demonstrated growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning.
The annual base salary range for this position is between $128,000 and $160,000. **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 collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences.
- We execute: We are a performance-driven company.
Our Approach to Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential.
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.
Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work and as one of Fast Company's Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day.
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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