Mattel, Inc.

Sr. Forecasting Analyst

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This role is for a Sr. Forecasting Analyst, contract length temporary, with a pay rate of $80.00 - $95.00 per hour, located on-site. Requires a Bachelor's degree, 3–4 years in demand planning, and advanced Excel skills; CPG experience preferred.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
760
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🗓️ - Date
October 15, 2025
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
On-site
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
El Segundo, CA 90245
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Forecasting #Leadership #SAP #Tableau #Visualization #Microsoft Power BI #BI (Business Intelligence) #Datasets #Mathematics
Role description
We are seeking a Senior Forecasting Analyst to lead forecasting, planning, and analysis to support our sales and retail teams. In this role, you will ensure products are available to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels. You’ll work closely with sales, supply chain, and other internal teams to drive business decisions based on data insights. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute forecasts for product sales, inventory, and distribution. Analyze POS data, historical trends, seasonality, promotions, and other factors to predict demand. Collaborate with sales teams and retail partners in planning meetings and recommend actions for inventory and promotional planning. Support order management, ensuring timely fulfillment and accurate product allocation. Work with cross-functional teams to maintain optimal stock levels and maximize order fill rates. Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Finance, Data Analytics, Business, or related field. 3–4 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, or a retailer-facing role (CPG experience preferred). Strong analytical skills with experience working with large datasets. Advanced MS Excel skills; experience with Tableau, SAP, Anaplan, JDA, or Demantra is a plus. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to interpret business data and make strategic recommendations. Why Join Us: Dynamic and collaborative work environment. Opportunity to impact business decisions and partner directly with sales and retail teams. Professional development and growth opportunities. Job Types: Contract, Temporary Pay: $80.00 - $95.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Application Question(s): How many years of experience do you have in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management? Which forecasting or ERP tools have you worked with (e.g., JDA, SAP, Anaplan, Demantra)? How proficient are you in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)? Do you have experience working in the CPG, retail, toy, or Entertainment industry? Work Location: In person