Toy Store Inventory & Marketing Assistant

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 Opportunity: 

Support inventory management and retail marketing execution for four Mattel Toy Store locations, generating $17M in annual sales. Responsible for coordinating inventory accuracy, promotional activities, reporting, and cross-functional communication to support sales goals, operational efficiency, and customer experience initiatives.

What Your Impact Will Be:

Inventory Coordination (40%)

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels across four retail locations.
• Track sales, transfers, receiving, and inventory adjustments to ensure data accuracy.
• Assist with open-to-buy tracking, inventory flow, and stock allocation.
• Support cycle counts, reconciliation, and physical inventory processes.
• Identify slow-moving, aging, or low-stock items and communicate recommendations.
• Maintain inventory reports, including on-hand, shrinkage, adjustments, and sales trends.
• Support inventory management for special events, charitable sales, resale orders, and promotions.::
• Ensure compliance with corporate inventory control guidelines and procedures.

Sales & Promotions Support (35%)

• Assist in developing and maintaining the annual promotional calendar.
• Coordinate execution of in-store promotions, discounts, product launches, and special events.
• Support marketing campaigns, including print, email, social media, and website updates.
• Partner with Mattel’s Children’s Foundation to support charitable events and initiatives.
• Manage weekly updates to promotional tools, pricing, and signage.
• Support new product launches with inventory readiness and early performance tracking.
• Assist in visual merchandising initiatives and test-and-learn retail programs.
• Ensure brand consistency and alignment with Mattel’s marketing standards.

Reporting & Financial Support (25%)

• Compile weekly, monthly, and annual sales and performance reports.
• Track promotional lift and sales by activity to support ROI analysis.
• Support marketing and inventory budget tracking.
• Monitor inventory turnover, margin performance, and stock-to-sales ratios.
• Assist in daily sales reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Provide data insights to support forecasting and business planning.
• Position Dimensions
• Drives Execution
• Attention to Detail
• Business Acumen
• Builds Collaborative Partnerships
• Communicates with Impact

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–4 years of experience in retail operations, inventory coordination, or marketing support.
• Experience working with POS systems and inventory management software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

How We Work:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• 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.

Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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