Forecasting Analyst

The Opportunity: Mattel is seeking a Forecast Analyst, GC Forecasting based in El Segundo, CA. This position will be instrumental in supporting both the Sales team and Customer’s Inventory and Planning teams in the areas of forecasting, order fulfillment and planning.  This role will report to the Manager, GC Forecasting.What Your Impact Will Be:  Partner with the Sales team to analyze sales trends to improve item level POS projections, inventory projections and order recommendations.Determine appropriate model for evaluating item level forecasts and analysis, considering information such as total end consumer consumption forecasts, brand/product history, history of similar comparable brands/products, inventory levels and marketing programs.Create sound POS projections based on criteria such as seasonality, planned promotions, distribution and price point.Improve forecast accuracy by measuring key metrics and different levels and sharing the data with cross functional teams, identifying root cause and implementing next action steps.  Routinely examine their own methodologies to find ways of improving predictive accuracy. Ability to execute process improvements to drive efficiencies across the business and team.Attend 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 Customers Planners and Inventory Analysts.  Present business findings and recommend action plan for the season. Standard reporting and ad hoc analysis as requested to support the GC Sales team, customer and other business needs