Sr Associate, Strategic Planning at Mattel — El Segundo, CA

The Opportunity:

Mattel is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join the Strategy and Corporate Development team at our El Segundo, CA headquarters. Each member of this high-performing team plays a key role in shaping the future of Mattel.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Work with the Chief Strategy Officer and broader Mattel teams to shape Mattel’s corporate strategy and support the annual strategic planning process.
• Partner closely with executives across the company on critical strategic projects across the company, including leading cross-functional teams to realize business impact.
• Support key M&A and corporate development priorities across the company.

What We’re Looking For

• BA / BS degree from a top-tier university.
• 3+ years of total professional experience, with work experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, or in-house strategy.
• Track record of impact.
• Proven strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams and manage complex stakeholder groups.
• Superior communication skills.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves

How We Work:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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