What is the type of contract for this position?

The contract for this position is a Full-time contract

What's the salary range for the Product Operations Manager, Headwear Calendar and Project Management position?

The suggested salary for this position is $110,250-$151,800*

Is telecommuting possible for this position?

No, telecommuting is not possible for this position

Product Operations Manager job at Fanatics

Company Overview

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative 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 over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.

As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.

Become a part of the vibrant world of sports fan merchandise by joining Fanatics Brands as a Product Operations Manager for Headwear. In this role, you'll not only serve as a strategic leader but also become an expert in merchandising operations. You'll be at the forefront of driving the end-to-end process-calendar, making a direct impact on our success. With new rights and business acquisitions on the horizon, this is an exhilarating time to join our team.

You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Creation, Creative Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Sales, Sourcing, and Sourcing Ops. You will play a key role in aligning and implementing strategic priorities, bringing exciting products to our dedicated fan base. Your voice will be instrumental in shaping our plans and ensuring their successful execution.

We thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day is filled with new challenges and opportunities. As a Product Operations Manager, you'll constantly expand your skills and knowledge in calendar management, problem-solving, and innovation. We encourage creativity and value your contribution in finding solutions and efficient ways to optimize processes and streamline workflows.

You will see your efforts directly impact the timely delivery of sports fan apparel, especially during high-demand seasons. Your meticulous calendar management will contribute to our success, ensuring that our products reach fans when they need them the most. Join us and witness tangible results that will make fans cheer and contribute to the growth of our business!

What you will be doing...

Establish in partnership with cross-functional partners and maintain end-to-end process-calendars.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to establish timelines of the tactical steps within the end-to-end process-calendar.
Drive-through-influence accountability across multiple functions; being a thought partner to business unit leaders/partners in problem solving related to calendar adherence.
Ensuring tracking of actual dates-&-gates to planned on each step of process to allow for continued improvement to process (i.e. 30|60|90 day status); escalate areas at risk and provide potential solutions.
Measure, track, and report process-calendar implementation against new business or needed improvements, prepare comprehensive summaries and recommendations for stakeholders.
Process governance and analysis of duplicate data and/or physical touch points to refine & define streamlined communication and accountability, enabling efficiency, speed & agility.
Manages centralized SOPs, Training & On-Boarding Materials.
Possible travel, including overseas, account and league reviews.

What you will bring...

Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, merchandising, manufacturing, or related field; or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
5+ years of experience in apparel product creation, operations, consulting, or relevant consumer product industry without a degree.
Deep end-to-end consumer garment product creation knowledge.
Experience with Process Governance, Influencing and Change Management, at all levels.
Collaborative & strong communication skillset, including strong story-telling skills (i.e. from-to scenarios).
Strength in Airtable, or similar project management tools, and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage complex projects and balance multiple workstreams.
Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and influence a team to clarity and results through this.
Passionate, curious problem solver.
Change agent/change management skillset.
Ability to form culture at all levels of the organization.
Advanced skill level in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as familiarity with data warehouses and database management.
Ability to travel up to 35% of the job
Sports fan a plus

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics or Fanatics Brand email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers

Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.

Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.

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