Master Data Analyst

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER.It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day.

We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Global Supply Chain Master Data Management team supports Supply Chain and cross functional business teams by ensuring critical product and item master data is accurate, complete, consistent, and fit for use. The team plays an important role in improving operational excellence through effective data management, data quality, governance, and compliance with internal and industry standards. We focus on the data that matters most to the business, connecting master data activities to broader business processes and objectives.

Team members work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with strong accountability and regular collaboration across functions, systems, and markets.

The Master Data Management Analyst will be part of the Global Supply Chain Master Data Management team and will report to the Manager, Master Data Management. This role is responsible for the creation, maintenance, validation, and ongoing quality of product and item master data supporting Supply Chain and the broader organization. The Analyst will partner with cross functional business and technology teams to resolve data issues, support business requirements, and ensure adherence to established data standards, controls, and processes.

The ideal candidate will have an opportunity to contribute to continuous process improvement, data governance, and enterprise transformation initiatives while developing a broad understanding of how master data supports end-to-end business processes.

• Perform standard item setup, maintenance, bulk uploads, and other master data activities across applicable business systems.
• Ensure master data is accurate, complete, consistent, and maintained in accordance with established business rules, controls, governance standards, and operating procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for master data requests and issues from cross functional teams including Planning, Sales, Marketing, Product Development, GTO, Quality, and Finance.
• Investigate and troubleshoot master data issues, identify root causes, and coordinate with appropriate business and technology partners through resolution.
• Perform ongoing data quality reviews, audits, validations, and integrity checks and communicate findings and corrective actions as needed.
• Document business processes, data requirements, business rules, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve master data processes, reduce manual effort, eliminate rework, and improve overall data quality.
• Support system enhancements, testing, user acceptance testing, and implementation activities related to master data.
• Support customer, market, regulatory, and industry data requirements, including applicable product identification and data standards.

• 3+ years of experience in Master Data Management, product data, Supply Chain, ERP, or a related business environment.
• Experience creating, maintaining, validating, or governing master data within ERP, PLM, PIM, MDM, or similar enterprise systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and drive issues through resolution.
• Ability to…