Senior Manager, Climate Action

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 Opportunity: 

Mattel is seeking a Senior Manager, Climate Action, to join the Global Sustainability & Social Impact (GSSI) team to build a company-wide climate strategy, including helping Mattel understand the shifting climate-related landscape, advising leadership on potential risks and opportunities, overseeing GHG inventories and decarbonization efforts, and contributing to climate risk/broader risk management efforts.

This role will work to embed climate action strategies and accountabilities in business strategy and operations, through strategic process and influence. You will lead Mattel in setting and validating a Science-based Target, co-developing GHG reduction strategies across the company’s owned and operated facilities and supply chain, driving implementation across owned and operated facilities and select supply chain initiatives, and track and support reporting on progress, both internally and externally. This is a highly cross-functional and influence-driven role which requires deep integration and partnership with internal functions and industry stakeholders.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

Reporting to the Senior Director, Sustainability & Social Impact, the responsibilities of this role will include but not be limited to:

• Partnering with EHS, Procurement, Manufacturing, and other key teams to build and drive Mattel’s climate strategy and decarbonization roadmaps.
• Leading efforts to set, submit, seek validation, and, ultimately, meet Mattel’s science-based target.
• Mobilizing cross-functional working group(s) to action Mattel’s climate strategy and provide progress updates to the relevant leadership and governance bodies, supporting enterprise-wide accountability and decision-making.
• Overseeing annual GHG accounting/development of Mattel’s carbon footprint in accordance with established protocols.
• Partnering with GSSI, Financial Reporting, Internal Audit, and other key teams on climate risk assessments, scenario modeling, and risk mitigation and resiliency efforts.
• Partnering with GSSI Data Analytics to build out climate data analytics including the development of models and scenario analysis tools to support understanding of emissions hotspots and pathways to achieving goals.
• Partnering with GSSI and Product Development on product level emissions measurement and enterprise LCA strategy.
• Partnering with GSSI and Procurement/Franchise to support their work with vendors and licensees, and partner with other key teams to ensure climate action aligns to enterprise roadmap.
• Evaluating opportunities to join coalitions (e.g. RE100) and various supplier management programs made available through our business partners.
• Providing oversight of owned/operated facility energy reduction and sustainable transportation strategies and roadmaps, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Preparing for forthcoming climate legislation and providing content for internal and external reporting initiatives such CDP, annual Sustainability and Social Impact (SSI) reports, and contribute to the development of a climate transition plan.
• Leading and co-creating relevant business cases in a complex and fast paced environment and contributing to building climate finance capacity within the organization and finance functions.
• Considering future strategies including 2050 net zero roadmap and integration of nature/land-based climate solutions.
• Assessing evolving climate and industry trends and conduct peer benchmarking, including by developing external relationships with climate experts and brands, and through collaboration platforms and working groups.
• Managing and providing mentorship to Associate Manager, Sustainability and Climate.
   

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years working in climate change and sustainability for a large corporation or institution (knowledge of global supply chains is a must, CPG or retail experience an asset).
• Strong knowledge of climate change and GHG emissions accounting including GHG protocol, Science Based Targets, and renewable energy procurement.
• Demonstrated experience developing enterprise-level strategies, business cases and implementation roadmaps.
• Exceptional listening and communication skills and executive presence, with ability to bring business relevance to conversations. Excellent written and presentation building skills.
• Demonstrated experience influencing internal and external stakeholders to drive cross functional change and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Ability to provide business insights and present data/communicate strategy in a business relevant and compelling way.
• Experience with strategy development and implementation.
• Comfort with ambiguity and an ability to adapt to evolving priorities.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated mentorship and people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

*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 receiving exciting 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.

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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