Senior Manager, Walmart Forecasting

Job Description
The Opportunity:
Mattel is seeking aSenior Managerto join ourWalmart Forecastingteam based in either El Segundo, CA or Bentonville, AR. This position will be instrumental in supporting both the Sales team and Walmart’s Buying and Planning teams in the areas of forecasting, order fulfillment, and planning. This role will report to the Director, Walmart Forecasting.
What Your Impact Will Be:
Lead the team’s analytical capabilities – partner with the Sales team to analyze sales trends to improve item level POS projections, inventory projections and order recommendations.
Responsible for forecast submission and ensuring all teams are within open to buy constraints
Partner closely with Customer Service &
Logistics to ensure accurate PO’s, optimize fill rate, and improve collaboration between Mattel &
Walmart transportation.
Lead the (url removed) planning process across all brands to ensure high in-stocks, optimized inventory to each fulfillment method, and forward looking collaborative plans with Walmart.
Drive the execution of our Direct Import business partnering closely with internal partners.
Actively participate in internal consensus meetings to present and share understanding of POS demand forecasts, provide key data findings to cross-functional S&
OP teams to reach a consensus forecast on a month-to-month basis.
Actively lead and participate alongside Mattel sales team in key collaborative forecasting meetings with Walmart Buyers and Replenishment Managers. Present business findings and recommend action plan for the season.
Exam processes and tools to identify opportunities for improvement or needs for new processes that will drive efficiencies across the business. Collaborate with internal and external partners to create and maintain automated forecasting tool to for all brands.
Train and develop team to meet or exceed role expectations and drive department results.
Present business updates monthly or as needed to senior and executive leaders.
Lead &
run monthly collaborative process with Walmart buyers to align on item level plans and tactics. Includes presenting out results to WM &
Mattel leadership.