Manager IT – Supply Chain Transformation -ERP

Mattel, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager IT – Supply Chain Transformation to lead offshore delivery for end-to-end ERP and MDM programs in Hyderabad. You will drive transformation across Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Order Management, and Consumer Services, while governing master data for Product, Customer, and Supplier domains.

The role requires collaboration with onshore teams, strong IT leadership, and experience in Oracle Cloud. Onsite work 4 days/week in Hyderabad with US EST alignment.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years IT delivery and supply chain systems experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing global/offshore teams.
• Proven ERP transformation experience (Oracle Cloud).
• Hands-on exposure to MDM and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute mid‑to‑long‑term supply chain transformation strategy, aligning ERP and MDM initiatives with global business objectives.
• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of ERP and MDM transformation programs within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Partner with onshore/global teams to align India delivery with enterprise transformation goals.
• Oversee integration between ERP, MDM, and other enterprise systems to ensure seamless data flow.
• Manage offshore team capacity across ERP, MDM, and integration workstreams with clear governance and KPIs.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders across regions and teams.
• Identify risks in ERP/MDM programs and drive resolution while minimizing business disruption.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

ERP transformation

MDM / data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Offshore delivery leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/IT/Supply Chain

MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle Cloud

MDM platforms

ETL / APIs

Data governance frameworks

Job description

Senior Manager IT – Supply Chain Transformation (ERP)

Location: Hyderabad, India

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager IT – Supply Chain Transformation to lead offshore delivery for end-to-end Supply Chain transformation initiatives, with a strong focus on ERP (Oracle Cloud) and Master Data Management (MDM). This role will be responsible for driving transformation across key supply chain functions including Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Order Management, and Consumer Services, while also leading enterprise data initiatives such as Product, Customer, and Supplier master data. The ideal candidate will bring a strong mix of IT delivery leadership, ERP transformation expertise, MDM/data governance experience, and cross‑functional stakeholder management. This role requires close collaboration with global (onshore) teams to ensure seamless execution of transformation programs. The candidate must be willing to work onsite 4 days a week in Hyderabad, aligned with US EST time zone.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and execute mid‑to‑long‑term supply chain transformation strategy, aligning ERP and MDM initiatives with global business objectives.
  • Lead cross‑functional teams spanning ERP functional, MDM/data, integration, and technical teams.
  • Drive a data‑driven supply chain vision, ensuring master data is treated as a strategic asset.
  • Mentor team members and build a high‑performance, transformation‑focused culture.
  • Provide regular updates to senior leadership on transformation progress, risks, and outcomes.
• ERP & MDM Transformation Delivery
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of ERP and MDM transformation programs, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget.
  • Oversee implementation and enhancement of ERP modules (Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Order Management, Procurement).
  • Drive MDM initiatives including data governance, data quality, and domain ownership (Product, Customer, Supplier).
  • Ensure strong alignment between business processes, ERP systems, and master data models.
• Collaboration
  • Partner closely with onshore/global teams to align India delivery with enterprise transformation goals.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders across supply chain towers to ensure solutions meet operational needs.
  • Work with enterprise architecture and data teams to align with broader IT and data strategies.
• Integration & Data Management
  • Oversee integration between ERP, MDM, and other enterprise systems.
  • Ensure seamless data flow, consistency, and synchronization across systems.
  • Drive adoption of modern integration patterns (APIs, event‑driven architecture).
• Resource Allocation & Delivery Management
  • Manage and optimize offshore team capacity across ERP, MDM, and integration workstreams.
  • Ensure efficient resource allocation to meet program and operational demands.
  • Establish delivery governance, KPIs, and performance metrics.
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
  • Act as a key liaison between offshore and onshore teams.
  • Provide transparent communication on project status, risks, dependencies, and milestones.
  • Build strong relationships with business and IT stakeholders across regions.
• Problem Solving & Risk Management
  • Proactively identify risks in ERP and MDM transformation programs.
  • Drive resolution of complex functional, data, and technical challenges.
  • Ensure minimal disruption to ongoing operations during transformation.

Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in IT delivery and supply chain systems.
• At least 5+ years in a leadership role managing global/offshore teams.
• Proven experience in ERP transformation programs (Oracle Cloud).
• Hands‑on experience or strong exposure to MDM and data governance initiatives.
• Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of Supply chain domains Manufacturing, Planning, Logistics, Order Management, Consumer Services.
• ERP and MDM platforms.
• Experience with Data integration (ETL, APIs), Data quality and governance frameworks, Enterprise data models and master data lifecycle.
• Understanding of cloud platforms and modern architectures is a plus.
• Leadership Skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across global teams.
• Ability to lead large, cross‑functional transformation programs.
• Experience working in a multicultural, distributed environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred.

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.