Master Data Analyst: Shape Global Product Data

Mattel; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel is seeking a Master Data Management Analyst to join the Global Supply Chain Master Data Management team in El Segundo. You will create, validate, and maintain product and item master data supporting Supply Chain and the broader organization, partnering with cross‑functional teams to resolve data issues and ensure adherence to data standards.

The role offers engagement in continuous process improvement, data governance, and enterprise transformation initiatives while developing a broad

Qualifications

• 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 document functional requirements, business rules, process flows, and operating procedures.
• Strong understanding of data quality and data governance principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience working with large data sets.
• Ability to understand detailed data requirements while maintaining awareness of broader business objectives and downstream impacts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both business and technology stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong command of the English language, written and verbal, is required.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams across multiple functions, markets, and regions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Master Data Management

ERP / PLM / PIM

Data governance

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication skills

English proficiency

Tools

Oracle

PIM

MDM platforms

PLM

Job description

Mattel is seeking a Master Data Management Analyst to join the Global Supply Chain Master Data Management team in El Segundo. You will create, validate, and maintain product and item master data supporting Supply Chain and the broader organization, partnering with cross‑functional teams to resolve data issues and ensure adherence to data standards.

The role offers engagement in continuous process improvement, data governance, and enterprise transformation initiatives while developing a broad