Global Travel Manager

Mattel Inc.•El Segundo, CA

72d

About The Position

Based in El Segundo, CA, you will oversee the Mattel's global travel program across NAD, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC regions. This role ensures an efficient, cost-effective, and compliant corporate travel operation while maintaining a high standard of traveler safety and experience. The position will be responsible for managing global travel policies, managing travel vendors and technology platforms, and driving continuous improvement and savings initiatives across all regions.

Requirements

5-8+ years of experience managing corporate travel programs in a multinational environment.
Proven experience managing a global travel management company (TMC).
Strong analytical and financial acumen.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse regions.
Strong knowledge of global travel industry, systems (e.g., Concur, SAP, Cytric, Amadeus), and compliance standards
Organized, self-motivated, analytical, collaborative, resilient, customer-focused, and trusted for integrity and influence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a cohesive global travel policy aligned with corporate objectives.
Oversee global travel operations, including air, hotel, ground transportation, and meeting/event travel.
Manage Mattel's Travel Management Company (TMC), ensuring alignment in service delivery, technology integration, and performance metrics.
Monitor travel spend, performance metrics, and compliance across all business units and geographies.
Partner with Indirect Procurement to drive cost optimization through vendor negotiations, fare/rate benchmarking, and strategic sourcing of travel-related services (air, hotel, car rental, ground transportation).
Lead quarterly business reviews with the TMC and other key suppliers to assess performance, cost savings, traveler satisfaction, and compliance.
Utilize travel data analytics to identify trends, savings opportunities, and traveler behavior insights.
Produce and present regular global travel dashboards and KPI reports.
Maintain a strong duty of care framework, working with Mattel's People & Culture and Security to ensure traveler safety and risk management.
Manage exception processes, travelers' feedback, and issue resolution in coordination with regional stakeholders.