Transportation Assistant - Mattel

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 Traffic Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and routing customer shipments; as well as preparing and completing all necessary paperwork for each shipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESP

The Traffic Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and routing customer shipments; as well as preparing and completing all necessary paperwork for each shipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. This list is not all inclusive.

• Track all Inbound Ocean/land containers
• Update daily Detention Report
• Update daily Inbound Report– Send the guards an updated list of Inbound Ocean/Land containers.
• Notify Carriers of Empty containers
• Update GT Nexus with Containers unloaded date – Inbound Database
• Create Manual Inbound Load in Ryder (IPT’S and other rush shipments as needed)
• Set Delivery Appts for SWDC (returns, Promo, Maintenance, Inventory)
• Track Containers/Airfreight that are past delivery date
• Filing and maintaining BOL’s within retention.
• Assist team in printing loads, backorders, deselects and other functions on an as needed basis. 
• Assist in scheduling TL, LTL, AIR and package pickups
• Follow up with all carrier’s when scheduled loads are missed. 

What We’re Looking For:

• Computer Knowledge
• Experience in customer service
• Logistics knowledge/experience
• Able to collaborate with employees at all levels within the warehouse
• MS Office proficiency
• High school diploma or GED. 

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.

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, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

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. 

Videos to watch:
The Culture at Mattel
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