Seasonal (Bilingual Preferred) First Shift Distribution Center Department Assistant; M-F

The Opportunity:The American Girl DeForest Distribution Center is looking for a dynamic individual for the Full-Time Department Assistant position. This position effectively completes the administrative duties for the distribution center including vacation tracking, billing reconciliation, maintenance support via data tracking in our preventative maintenance program, report maintenance, paycheck distribution, ordering supplies, posting information for staff, event coordination, etc.What Your Impact Will Be:Exhibits polite and professional communication in person, via phone and e-mail.Greet visitors and direct them appropriately.Maintain security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges, etc.).To provide assistance to DC employees and management team to ensure efficient operation.Answers phones, screens and routes the call to the appropriate person or take a message. Responsible for getting all messages to their intended recipient.Maintain DC and Facility records and files.Collate and distribute mail and supply orders.Creates and maintains miscellaneous DC spreadsheets.Prepares purchase order requisitions and reconciliation.Coordinates various employee events.Ensures reception area is tidy and presentable.Responsible for purchasing all the office, housekeeping and maintenance supplies for the facility. Price shop where appropriate to ensure best pricing. Must maintain an accurate inventory of these supplies to ensure that an out of stock condition does not occur.Performs competitive bidding when appropriate. Requires vendor contact for quotes and to follow up on overdue purchased orders.What We’re Looking For:2-3 years of experience in an office environment and/or administrative support role.Fluent in English; and Spanish preferred, but not required.Excellent oral and written communications skills including professional phone etiquette.Strong Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and especially Excel skills.Must be able to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks, work in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate with people at all levels of the organization as well as guests and vendors.Must be organized, detail oriented and able to make decisions with little information.Must maintain the highest degree of confidentiality with sensitive information involving people, budgets, strategic plans, etc.Must possess an ability to remain calm under pressure and be able manage stress when uncomfortable situations develop.What It’s Like to Work Here:American Girl is subsidiary of Mattel, 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:American Girl is a premium brand for girls and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT, www.mattel.com), 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.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, individuals with disabilities, and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.Job Types: Part-time, TemporaryPay: $19.50 - $21.00 per hourBenefits:• Employee discountSchedule:• Night shift• Weekends as neededAbility to Relocate:• DeForest, WI 53532: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person