Seasonal Operations Specialist Hot Market

Responsibilities​

• Coordinate and execute production plan for all Hot Market Events as assigned. This includes managing vendor relationships, event planning, providing regular updates to cross-functional partners, determining production schedules and capacity, and maintaining communication with printers to ensure production rate is 100%+ to plan.​
• Execute Hot Market events in winning market cities as applicable, which includes managing inbound/outbound operations in a warehouse setting, coordinating a team of 10+ workers, and communicating updates to management and cross-functional partners as needed.​
• Process post-production invoicing and reconciliation in accordance with Fanatics SLA. This involves full accounting of inventory and proof of delivery to ensure sales revenues properly match with its respective expenses to safeguard assets.​
• Manage relationships with screen printers throughout the country.​
• Travel to markets to create and develop relationships with vendors to enable growth strategies. This position will play a critical role in assisting with locating, recruiting, and evaluating printers prior to production.​
• Oversee contractor compliance with company policies and procedures by providing education on policies and following-up with contractor for acceptance and compliance.​
• Train and work closely with Hot Market and cross-functional teammates to ensure successful execution of all events.​
• Work with cross-functional partners daily from Allocations, Inventory Planning, Retail Services, Traffic, etc.​
• Maintain updated Vendor Related information for all current partners.​
• Drive continuous improvement projects through after-action reviews of each Hot Market.​
• Fulfill all other tasks assigned to the standard communicated by leadership.​

​Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (ie. longer hours during Hot Market events) and travel on short notice (up to 25%)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Must be proficient at communicating via phone, email and in-person
• Excellent multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge and understanding of major sports league special events - helpful
• Good understanding of manufacturing and logistics
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• 5+ years of related professional experience or Bachelor's degree - preferred
• Ability to network, gain trust with co-workers, and open to new ideas 

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.