Mattel
Tech / AI / Software
AssocManagerITOperations(IBM(AS/400)COBOL)
“Assoc Manager IT Operations(IBM (AS/400) COBOL) at Mattel. Skills: IBM (AS/400 / iSeries), COBOL, ERP integration, EDI. Design, develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL applications on IBM (AS/400 / iSeries). Integrate and support existing and new customers into the Mattel OMNI ERP system”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure system stability, data integrity, and performance across ERP and EDI processes; We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes.
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; structured, solution-oriented mindset
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years of experience, Design, develop, enhance, and maintain COBOL applications on IBM (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, Long-term, hands-on experience with IBM (AS/400 / iSeries) environments, Advanced expertise in COBOL programming, 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, analytical skills and a structured, solution-oriented mindset, High level of reliability and accountability, communication and coordination skills, Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Nice to Have
Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.
What You'll Do.
and maintain COBOL applications on IBM (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
and troubleshoot EDI integrations (inbound and outbound)
Ensure system stability
and performance across ERP and EDI processes
Provide technical solutions
Support go-live and post-implementation phases
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with internal IT teams, EDI specialists, business users, and external partners; 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; Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals.; working closely together always brings better results.; Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders; communication and coordination skills
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