Inventory Analyst
1180, Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Logistics Coordination, Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Supply Chain Management -
Business
Supply Chain & Logistics
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 Team
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At Mattel, our Supply Chain is constantly evolving to support our diverse and exciting portfolio of products, ensuring that every day brings new challenges and opportunities. This role is instrumental in managing inventory distribution across the Nordics market, aligning with commercial priorities, and ensuring seamless order fulfillment to meet customer demand.
The Opportunity
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Reporting to the Customer Fulfillment Supervisor, the Inventory Analyst will be responsible for overseeing inventory distribution, ensuring optimal stock availability through reservations and Distribution Center (DC) transfers. Additionally, this role will play a key part in supporting the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) process by analyzing fill rates, identifying supply chain inefficiencies, and managing excess inventory disposition to drive overall supply chain efficiency and performance.
What Your Impact Will Be:
- Ensure customer replenishment and setup requirements align with sales forecasts and orders.
- Optimize market inventory utilization to support commercial priorities.
- Provide accurate and timely visibility of current and projected stock levels to internal market stakeholders.
- Lead and facilitate weekly inventory meetings.
- Buy-off sub-regional demand plans, ensuring alignment with key metrics and commercial strategies while driving sub-regional S&OP.
- Enhance customer fulfillment through collaboration and continuous improvement in planning, ensuring seamless integration of S&OE into S&OP.
- Support team management and development within the Supply Chain function.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements for operational efficiency
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in a Supply Chain or related discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience in planning, supply chain, or a related field.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret numerical data.
- Solid understanding of Supply Chain processes and implications.
- Commercial acumen with a strategic mindset.
- Proficiency in Excel, COGNOS, Tableau, and AS400 is highly desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
- A proactive problem-solver, confident in recommending solutions to potential challenges.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload effectively.
- Honest, fair, and firm with strong integrity.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
- Gross annual salary range of EUR 54,400 - EUR 64,600(incl. 8% holiday allowance)
- Bonus scheme:
Participation in Mattel Incentive Plan (MIP)/Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) with the target of 5% of base salary, payout is determined by company and individual performance results - Paid time off: 30 vacation days + 3 Mattel Days (company day off)
- Hybrid working set-up
- Commuting benefits:
Option of public transport ticket reimbursement or mileage allowance (subject to maximum amount in the company policy) - Work from home allowance
- Subsidized Class Pass membership (access to gym and fitness classes)
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