Assoc Manager IT Operations(IBM i (AS/400) COBOL)

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 8+ years of experience
• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL applications on IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries)
• Integrate and support existing and new customers into the Mattel OMNI ERP system
• Implement and maintain interfaces for 3PL Distribution Center (DC) and Logistics
• Develop, support, and troubleshoot EDI integrations (inbound and outbound)
• Ensure system stability, data integrity, and performance across ERP and EDI processes
• Actively participate in weekly EDI functional meetings to align IT and business requirements
• Attend daily EDI project status meetings with the EDI Project Lead to communicate priorities, progress, and risks
• Collaborate closely with internal IT teams, EDI specialists, business users, and external partners
• Analyze requirements, provide technical solutions, and support go-live and post-implementation phases
• Document technical designs, interfaces, and operational procedures in SOP Documents
• Required Skills & Experience
• Long-term, hands-on experience with IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) environments
• Advanced expertise in COBOL programming
• Strong experience with ERP system integration, ideally within logistics or supply chain environments
• Proven experience integrating customers and 3PL DCs into enterprise systems
• Solid understanding of EDI standards and processes (e.g., orders, shipments, invoices)
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, solution-oriented mindset
• High level of reliability and accountability. Strong communication and coordination skills. Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Requirements

• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
• 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.

Benefits

Additional Information

We are seeking an exceptional Senior Programmer with extensive experience on IBM i (AS/400 / iSeries) systems, with a strong focus on COBOL development. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the integration, maintenance, and onboarding of existing and new customers as well as 3PL Distribution Centers (DCs) into our ERP platform OMNI. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong understanding of EDI-driven processes, and close collaboration with business and project stakeholders.

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