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Position Overview:

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 role reports into the VP of EHS, Sustainability, Tooling and Engineering and has dotted line responsibility to the VP Global Sustainability and works closely with the newly created Global Engineering Process validation function

The Opportunity:

Mattel announced goals to achieve 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials in all products and packaging by 2030.

This role will support these goals by managing the cross functional collaboration, alignment and coordination required to ensure new sustainable product and the associated sustainable materials (including resins, packaging, textiles and electronics) are introduced into the Supply Chain in a controlled manner and ensuring product safety and authenticity of sustainability claims are maintained.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Establish and manage a formal cross functional stewardship process to manage the introduction of new materials and products ensuring alignment with global sustainability strategy, and brand sustainability goals and efficient and effective introduction of new sustainable materials into the supply Chain without disrupting supply of product to the market.
• Work in partnership with Sustainability, Brands, Design, Development, Procurement, Manufacturing and Engineering functions to identify strategy for sustainable materials.
• Identify new sustainable materials and collaborate with Procurement, Design, Development, Manufacturing and Engineering to determine applicability and co-develop roadmap for introduction.
• Collaborate with cross functional groups and coordinate the validation and testing of potential materials with GSC Global Engineering function and develop database of materials and component-based application.
• Partner with procurement function to ensure future demand for sustainable materials is coordinated and supply is available and secured.
• The role reports into the VP of EHS, Sustainability, Tooling and Engineering and has dotted line responsibility to the VP Global Sustainability and works closely with the newly created
• Global Engineering Process validation function

What We’re Looking For:

• Technical qualification in Materials Science or related Engineering Field.
• Experience with sustainable materials strategy development
• Qualification/Certification in Sustainability or 5 years’ experience in sustainability role.
• 5 Years’ experience in NPI in consumer products manufacturing.
• Proven collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Natural Leader with proven track record of driving change in a matrix cross functional organizational environment.

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 company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries 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 children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.