Demand planner- 12 months ftc

This is a temporary position based in our Frankfurt office, running until August 2027.

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 fans, entertain audiences 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.

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about data-driven decision-making and collaborating closely with commercial teams to make a real business impact? As a Demand Planner, you will play a key role in shaping our demand planning processes and ensuring the right products are available at the right time. The key objectives of this role are to co-lead the local S&OP process and collaborate with commercial stakeholders to generate the most-likely Demand predictions.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Own, monitor, and continuously improve demand forecasts across multiple sales channels and brands.
• Prepare and run the local S&OP process with the Sales & Marketing teams following the monthly cadence 
• Act as the main point of contact for all forecasting-related topics for Commercial teams
• Align demand planning with commercial strategies, promotions, and market trends
• Proactively identify risks, constraints, and opportunities, and drive mitigation actions
• Analyze forecast deviations and KPIs, translating insights into actionable recommendations
• Develop and enhance reporting and analytical tools to support data-driven decisions
• Continuously identify and implement improvements to planning processes.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in demand planning or a similar role
• Fluency in German and English
• Strong analytical mindset with confidence in handling and interpreting data
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with planning tools (e.g. Anaplan) is a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently while influencing cross-functional teams
• Structured, proactive, and solution-oriented way of working
• Experience in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• Gross annual salary range of EUR 58560- 69540 EUR
• Paid time off: 30 vacation days + 2 x 0,5 Mattel Days (company day off)
• Holiday allowance
• Hybrid working set-up
• Commuting benefits: 70% reimbursement of public transport tickets or one-way travel allowance for EUR 0,13/km based on days worked on-site
• Meal vouchers
• Subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership
• Employee assistance program: Access to Modern Health, Headspace, and Maven
• Toy discount

Mattel’s total compensation package is based on objective, gender-neutral criteria such as job grade, work location, relevant skills, and experience. This information is provided to enable informed and transparent consideration and negotiation of employment terms. If your profile is retained and we schedule an interview, we will share further details on Mattel GmbH’s total rewards package. Please note that (some of) the benefits above may change over time, due to changes in the company policy or in legislation. We will not ask about your previous salary history.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the

job description

• 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.
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• 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 Flexible Work:
We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

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.

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