Fanatics

Sourcing Manager

Fanatics$80K — $120K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, procurement, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in sourcing, development, quality & production, with preference for global trade in textiles
  • Experience with US-based global companies
  • Team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in PLM, databases, and MS Office applications
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Detail-oriented and able to multitask under deadlines
  • Knowledge of garment manufacturing, sourcing, costing, and compliance

Responsibilities

  • Manage seasonal allocation strategy alongside the Sr. Sourcing Manager
  • Maintain the Source Matrix file and costing tracker for all leagues
  • Support Sr. Sourcing Manager in pre-costing and cost analysis
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Design, and Planning Teams
  • Partner with Sourcing Operations on monthly buy processes
  • Oversee timely preparation of inputs for milestone meetings
  • Optimize sourcing procedures for efficiency

Benefits

  • Join a team driven by collaboration and support
  • Comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs
  • Flexible time off to recharge
  • Competitive 401k plan to support financial futures
  • Focus on a culture that celebrates both individual and team successes
Full Job Description
Job Description

At Fanatics Commerce, we're more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise - we're a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we're Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
  • Manage the seasonal allocation strategy as determined by the Sr. Sourcing Manager.
  • Maintain the Source Matrix file in alignment with the allocation strategy for all leagues, NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA and NCAA.
  • Maintain the costing tracker for all leagues and all jersey constructs. Support the Sr. Sourcing Manager in all aspects of the costing process, inclusive of pre-costing, cost breakdown analysis, and margin reporting.
  • Work cross functionally with Merchandising, Design and the Planning Teams.
  • Partner with Sourcing Operations on the monthly buy process and source base allocation.
  • Oversee that all critical inputs are on time and prepared for key milestones meetings.
  • Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency.
  • Maintain the Source Base matrix and the costing tracker. Responsible for all cost-related record keeping, including seasonal margin reporting, cost negotiations and revisions, and ensure all costs achieve the company's margin objectives.
  • Facilitate daily email communications with the PCC's on updated costs and tracking to costing milestones.
  • Attend cross functional meetings with Merchandising, Product Development, Planning and Sourcing operations.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, procurement, or related field
  • 5+ years of related experience in sourcing, development, quality & production. Working experience with global trade in textiles and apparel sourcing processes is preferred.
  • Experience working for a US global company with international office
  • A team player with a good attitude, strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in product line management (PLM), databases, and MS Office applications.
  • Advanced Excel skills.
  • Must be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and punctual in meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong sense of urgency and intuitive sense of priorities and accuracy.
  • Knowledge of garment manufacturing including sourcing, costing, and compliance. Possess working knowledge of materials and functional aspects of garments.

At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don't meet every single requirement, that's okay - we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If you're excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, don't hesitate to apply. We're genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:
  • Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you'll be empowered to help shape a our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.
  • Benefits: We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we're dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.


About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About the Team

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally - as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world-including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
• Build Championship Teams
• Obsessed with Fans
• Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Determined and Relentless Mindset

About Fanatics

Fanatics is a leading retailer of licensed sports merchandise. The company was founded in 1995 and has grown to become the largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise in the world. Fanatics offers a wide range of products, including jerseys, hats, and other apparel, as well as collectibles and memorabilia. The company has partnerships with all major sports leagues and teams, as well as with individual athletes. Fanatics is committed to providing a seamless shopping experience for its customers and has invested heavily in technology and logistics to ensure fast and reliable delivery.
Learn more about Fanatics
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1995

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