Sr. Analyst Business & Commercial Strategy – PEM at Mattel in Frankfurt

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The Opportunity:  The Senior Analyst Business & Commercial Strategy – PEM will support the development and implementation of key strategic and commercial initiatives across the PEM region (Pan- European Market) Working closely with the VP & Head of PEM Europe, the PEM Leadership Team, and cross-functional stakeholders throughout PEM countries, this person will provide project management, strategic analysis, executive communication, and implementation support. The role will manage a broad portfolio of PEM-focused initiatives, including regional strategy, commercial performance, organizational priorities, and longer-term transformation projects. In this role you will partner with the PEM Leadership Team to analyze complex business challenges, develop actionable insights, and support effective decision-making and organizational change. You will play a pivotal role in shaping both the short- and long-term direction of the PEM organization, connecting regional priorities with country-level execution and working across functions to galvanize the PEM strategic agenda. What Your Impact Will Be:  PEM Strategic Planning & Project Delivery Partner with PEM regional, country, and functional leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives across the PEM region. Provide data-driven analysis, stakeholder engagement, and implementation support for recommendations that advance PEM priorities. Lead the planning, coordination, and governance of PEM strategic projects, ensuring timely delivery, effective tracking, and successful execution. Help translate the PEM regional strategy into clear priorities, actions, and deliverables across countries and functions. Monitor progress against agreed milestones, identify risks and dependencies, and support timely resolution of issues. Executive Communications & Decision Support Develop executive-level presentations, business cases, briefing materials, and executive summaries for the VP & Head of PEM Europe and the PEM Leadership Team. Translate complex commercial, strategic, and market information into clear insights and recommendations for senior leadership. Prepare materials for PEM business plans, commercial reviews, functional reviews, leadership off-sites, town halls, and other regional strategic forums. Support leadership decision-making by ensuring that key information, options, risks, and recommendations are communicated clearly and effectively. PEM Business Insights & Strategic Analysis Develop a strong understanding of the PEM region, including its markets, customers, consumers, competitors, and commercial dynamics. Analyze performance across PEM countries to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and areas requiring leadership attention. Leverage quantitative and qualitative insights to support PEM strategic planning and commercial decision-making. Conduct business analysis and synthesize findings into clear implications and recommendations for the PEM Leadership Team. Use internal and external data sources to evaluate business performance, market developments, and strategic opportunities. Stakeholder & Leadership Support Build strong relationships across PEM countries and functions to facilitate collaboration, information sharing, and alignment. Partner with the PEM Leadership Team to coordinate regional strategic initiatives, monitor key milestones, and ensure effective follow-through on agreed actions. Connect regional priorities with country-level execution, helping to identify dependencies, resolve issues, and maintain momentum. Coordinate executive engagements across the PEM region, ensuring alignment of stakeholders, materials, objectives, and logistics. Support effective governance and communication across regional and country leadership teams. AI-Enabled Ways of Working Use AI-enabled tools to improve the quality, speed, and efficiency of business analysis, research, presentation development, project management, and executive communication. Identify responsible applica