2027 MBA Supply Chain Summer Intern

RippleMatch, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel is seeking MBA Global Supply Chain Summer Interns for a 10-12 week program based at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. You’ll join a team that transforms ideas into physical products and supports global logistics, procurement, planning, and more.

As an intern, you will lead or support sourcing initiatives, shape distribution strategies, perform market analysis, build lean process improvements, and present findings to senior executives.

Qualifications

• MBA student entering 2028 class in a full- or part-time program.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain or related field.
• Proficient in Excel and/or Tableau.
• CPG experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strategic and creative thinker.
• Proactive, energetic, detail-oriented, results-oriented.
• Ability to plan, organize and analyze.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support sourcing initiatives to identify best in class suppliers.
• Distribution & transportation strategy management.
• Category prioritization and assessment (spend and market analysis).
• Evaluate options to improve flexibility and responsiveness in the marketplace.
• Establish a process framework for Sales, Operations, Distribution.
• Perform continuous improvement activities using Lean methodologies.
• Develop action plans related to strategic logistics across multiple international markets.
• Present recommendations and results to Senior Executives.

Skills

Supply chain

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Proactive

Education

MBA, Class of 2028

Bachelor’s in supply chain/related

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Job description

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, entertain 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:

The Global Supply Chain (GSC) team transform ideas and design into physical products and deliver them to our customers.

The Opportunity:

Mattel is currently seeking MBA Global Supply Chain Summer Interns. Our internship program is driven by a single focus: to find our future leaders. We encourage interns to push boundaries because we want to see how far you might take us some day. We provide you with phenomenal managers, mentors and buddies to help you accomplish more than you would have thought possible. And we team you up with other interns because every great thing that comes out of Mattel is done as a team.TheMBAIntern Program runs 10-12 weeks and based at headquarters in El Segundo, CA.

A Mattel Supply Chain intern will be hired into one of the following areas (subject to change or additional teams may be considered for placement):

• Global Procurement & Strategy
• Sourcing & Capacity Management
• Planning/SIOP
• Global Logistics
• Portfolio Management

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Leading or supporting sourcing initiatives to identify best in class suppliers for Global Mattel functions
• Distribution & transportation strategy management
• Category prioritization and assessment i.e. spend and market analysis, stakeholder needs assessment
• Evaluate options to improve the flexibility and responsiveness in the dynamic marketplace
• Establish a process framework that provides mutual benefits to Sales, Operations, Distribution
• Perform continuous improvement activities by using Lean methodologies
• Developing action plans related to strategic logistics initiatives across multiple international markets
• Present recommendations and results to Senior Executives

What We’re Looking For:

• Class of 2028 MBA student enrolled in a full-time or part-time program
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Supply Chain or related field
• Proficient in Excel and/or Tableau
• CPG experience
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, finance, or related field
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills required
• A clear understanding of supply chain concepts
• Ability to think strategically and creatively
• Must be proactive, high energy, detail-oriented, results-oriented
• Ability to plan, organize and analyze
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels, across multiple functions
• Present ideas effectively to individuals and groups

What It’s Like to Work Here:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation 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.