Global Business Insights Analyst

The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.

Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

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.

The Team:The Global Brand Insights (GBI) team is the engine behind data-driven decision-making. We blend deep category expertise with analytics to deliver insights that shape strategy, fuel innovation, and drive commercial success across iconic toy brands. Our team partners with cross-functional teams to anticipate shifts in the toy industry and unlock growth opportunities. We are about insights, action and opportunities - not just endless data. We have been on a mission to move away from outdated perceptions of Insight functions as data and information providers to being the storytellers and opportunity seekers stirring the business into action across the globe.

The Opportunity:As a GBI Industry Insights Business Analyst, you will transform complex toy industry data into actionable insights that shape strategic brand, product, and commercial decisions. You'll be at the forefront of identifying category trends, tracking competitive shifts, and uncovering the drivers behind performance. You will manage end-to-end reporting processes, build & maintain high-quality dashboards, and contribute to major business initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to sharpen analytical skills, gain broad exposure across functions, and make a direct impact in a dynamic and creative industry.

What Your Impact Will Be:

• Lead with insights: Translate large, complex datasets into clear, compelling narratives that inform brand, product, and strategy decisions.
• Shape business priorities: Track toy category trends, emerging competitors, and top-performing products to influence strategic direction.
• Deliver with excellence: Build and maintain reporting processes (weekly, monthly, quarterly) with accuracy, consistency, and visual clarity.
• Support key initiatives: Provide analytical support for annual planning, customer meetings, and other projects.
• Drive continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting tools, and elevate data storytelling.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a curious, proactive, and detail-oriented analyst who thrives at connecting the dots between data and business outcomes.

• Analytics Expertise: Skilled with third party quantitative data. Comfortable with large datasets and deriving insights through data analysis and synthesis of varied data. Skilled at uncovering the "why" behind data patterns and connecting insights to business implications.
• Solution-Oriented: Proactively identifies opportunities and recommendations.
• Strong Communicator: Able to clearly and confidently present findings to a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Results-Driven: Ensures accuracy, clarity, and timeliness in all deliverables.
• Collaborative Mindset: Thrives in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment while working independently when needed
• Flexibility: Ability to efficiently handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, adapting to shifting priorities

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Statistics, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in business analytics, insights, consulting, or related role.
• Strong working knowledge of syndicated data sources (e.g., Circana/IRI/NPD, Numerator) preferred.
• Proficiency with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent).
• Advanced skills in Excel and comfort working with large datasets; SQL or other query language experience a plus.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

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 still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receivingexciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations 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 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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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.

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