Samples Administrator - El Segundo, United States - Mattel

Mattel

Verified Company

El Segundo, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

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:

What Your Impact Will Be:

Support internal meetings/Customer Previews/Toy Fairs/Comicon/TV shoots/licensing/roadshows/etc.

Populate product matrix on SharePoint with information collected from Line Lists and WIP reports.
Set up meetings with Marketing, Design, Development and Packaging to determine event needs. Update matrix with all requirements.
Drive all communication and coordination between US teams and Asia counterparts to identify what can be fulfilled and when samples will be available.
Coordinate and work with teams in ES if we need to borrow CR/FPR or Prelim models.
When available, order Production or preproduction samples from mfg. plants

Support Spring & Fall TV shoot events

Shoot requirements are delivered to admins via ad agency or Marketing and entered into standard TV shoot matrix.
Create RFP (request for product) orders from plants for items at PP stage or later, and work with MOA partners for prototype samples that are sometimes used for Preproduction planning.
Receive products from all locations.
Call meeting of Marketing/Design/Development/Packaging and work around their schedules to have all samples verified and approved prior to shipping to ad agency. (this is mostly for Barbie/Girls items)
Work with local and global partners to order/repair items deemed unfit for TV shoot.
Pack and ship samples to TV shoot.

Licensing/Entertainment and other road shows and events

Receive product requests from Marketing/Sales and process orders either with models from gallery or order from plants/MOA model shop.

International Markets toy shows

Coordinate and communicate with MOA

General responsibilities:

Track all brand samples and coordinate across global events for sample sharing
Number High-Security IP samples and track via log where all samples go, who is responsible for them in and out of a location and get them signed off at each location
Process work orders and work with Model shop/ES design teams for sample repairs for Samples owned models.
Support product requests for onsite events such as Barbie Convention, Comic Con as needed
Some physical work is required (i.e., pack boxes, take to mailroom)
Moving product from one location to another (HTC to Grand or HTC to photo studios).

What We're Looking For:

Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
Proficient in the use of SharePoint, Excel and Teams
Able to lead meetings effectively and efficiently, by keeping all team members on task
Strong communication Skills (both written and verbal)
Ability to reprioritize projects frequently and seamlessly
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Strong negotiation skills
Selfmotivated and organized
Associates degree or higher (or related certificate)
1 to 2 years of related experience

The base hourly rate for this position is between $30.20 and $37.75.

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:

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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.
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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.
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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.

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.

Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family en