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 Opportunity:

Mattel is seeking a well-rounded business leader to head the company-wide sustainability initiatives. This position, located in El Segundo, California, will develop strategies, by platform, driving initiatives from packaging to product to operations. This position will also be the face of sustainability for Mattel, developing meaningful and innovative programs in collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the Mattel enterprise, including manufacturing plants, engineering, supply chain, packaging, brand teams, legal and overall operations. Primary focus will be in 4 key areas: Green Energy; Zero Waste; Carbon Footprint; and Sustainable Products and Packaging. This role will also partner closely with Corporate Communications and PR teams to develop an internal and external communication strategy to promote awareness of initiatives.

The candidate must have prior experience working with sourcing, manufacturing and understands the various social and environmental impacts that are created in the areas of the product value chain. The candidate must be exceptionally strong in problem solving and negotiating skills and must possess a passion for leading transformative changes in the ways working and an ability to work cross-functionally in driving solutions.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Lead the effort on the integrated sustainability strategy, with associated goals designed to drive business results, reduce risk, and ensure continuity and enhance brand value
• Embed sustainability into the innovation, brand-building and everyday business practices of Mattel
• Develop, source, and implement a global carbon footprint roadmap aligned to global strategies
• Partner with Manufacturing Leaders in developing responsible sourcing programs with priorities on recyclable resin. Build in strategies on how to reduce cost over time.
• Source innovative solutions on renewable energy, driving strategies that meet our sustainability targets of 100% for 2030 and beyond
• Partner with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) to drive strategy development and measurable operating footprint improvements that reduce energy and water use, carbon footprint and waste generation and recovery.
• Partner with Procurement and Compliance on responsible sourcing programs to achieve 2030 sustainable goals and establish mechanisms to track progress.
• Partner with the Design & Development organization to provide insight and direction regarding sustainability/renewable trends and provide guidance on commercial benefits of sustainable initiatives
• Keep senior leadership and Investor Relations abreast of sustainability trends, priorities and strategies including key initiatives
• Collaborate with the Company’s internal groups (e.g., plant operations, engineering, environmental, legal, supply chain, marketing, etc.) to maintain an integrated and coordinated sustainability plan
• Measure and track sustainability metrics that align to short and long-range business strategy of the company
• Secure and leverage senior level commitment and support for integrating sustainability considerations into core processes and decision-making
• Serve as the internal leader and subject matter expert for sustainability, monitoring emerging trends, programs, and issues, and communicating and educating others on relevant topics
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to develop internal and external communication strategies to publicize the company’s sustainability effort and promote broad awareness of initiatives
• Provide guidance on the company responses to questions or statements of position on sustainability matters including potential policy positions
• Measure and monitor progress against key strategies, objectives, and performance targets

What We’re Looking For:

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience developing sustainability programs and initiatives for large corporations, preferably within consumer products, retail or fashion industry

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong network within sustainability, environmental and other related communities required
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to work closely with internal business units
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assess priorities effectively
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to lead a team and manage others
• Consistent demonstration of sound judgment and professionalism

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

Our Approach to Hybrid Work

We embrace a hybrid work model to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where everyone can deliver on our shared purpose and realize their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with tech-enabled hybrid work, our focus is to provide flexibility while enabling collaboration for moments that matter.

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.

Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.

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

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.