What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Lead position at Fanatics?
Job Description
The Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing the successful execution of the seasonal source plan to achieve on-time delivery and industry leading quality product. The primary responsibilities include seasonal allocation, maintaining a source matrix document and costing tracker for margin reporting, cost negotiations in coordination with the Bangkok and Honduras PCC’s ( Product Creation Centers ), management of costing and proto review meetings with cross functional teammates as well as Suppliers, and tracking to key calendar milestones and ensuring adherence to dates. This person must be able to work independently, proactively and collaboratively with cross functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
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:
The Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing the successful execution of the seasonal source plan to achieve on-time delivery and industry leading quality product. The primary responsibilities include seasonal allocation, maintaining a source matrix document and costing tracker for margin reporting, cost negotiations in coordination with the Bangkok and Honduras PCC’s ( Product Creation Centers ), management of costing and proto review meetings with cross functional teammates as well as Suppliers, and tracking to key calendar milestones and ensuring adherence to dates. This person must be able to work independently, proactively and collaboratively with cross functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a seasonal source plan in alignment with the company’s Strategic Supply Base and growth plans.
- Manage seasonal allocation and forecasts by Supplier.
- Maintain Source Base matrix and costing tracker.
- Work cross functionally with Merchandising, Design Product Creation, Product Development and Planning Teams.
- Manage all aspects of the costing process, cost structures, and communication with the PCC’s and Merchandising, inclusive of meetings virtually and in person / in country with Suppliers.
- Work cross functionally with Sourcing Operations on the reporting of the Supply Base key performance metrics and market conditions.
- Understand and work collaboratively with the Sustainability Team on Supply Base compliance and sustainability initiatives.
- Cross functional alignment with Product Integrity on Suppliers QA reports and metrics.
- Oversee all critical inputs are on time and prepared for key milestone meetings
- Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency
- Support Sr. Sourcing Manager and Sourcing leadership team in required reporting and special projects.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- 2-4 years relevant experience in sourcing, development, quality and production
- Strong computer skills with intermediate level in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and necessary systems needed
- Knowledge of garment construction
- Working experience with global trade in textiles and apparel sourcing processes
- Experience working with vendors in Asia and South/Central America
- Knowledge of industry standard quality processes/procedures and compliance regulations.
- Ability to introduce and implement new processes and procedures
- Ability to communicate across multiple cultural and experience levels, both internally and externally
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Travel required
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
