Solution Architect - iSeries Technology

The Opportunity: 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 ChainWhat Your Impact Will Be: Drive Technology and Process AlignmentEnsure proper processes and document requirements are being followedImprove 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, GCPIdentify, vet, review with leadership, and implement process improvementsSupport Global Technology Operations as iSeries/AS400 Platforms point of ContactWork with GTO teams to provide timely and accurate data by improving process and technologyIdentify 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 dependenciesNew Capability DeploymentPrimary 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 processesApplying 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