Sr. Manager, Production Planning
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Location: Sunnyvale, TX 75182
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Job Description
Summary: Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a seasoned Production Planning Leader to manage production priorities through the manufacturing process, delivering everything from real-time prioritization to multi-month forecasting. The Senior Manager will report to the Director of Planning who reports directly to the Global SVP of Manufacturing. Given the team's mandate to ensure Fanatics Collectibles can deliver everything from flagship products to small run projects with a goal of 100% On-Time Delivery, this leader will be expected to:
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent strategic & organizational skills, a demonstrated propensity for continual learning, experience with large-scale problem solving and leading teams. Candidates with a passion for sports & a team-first mindset will be a strong fit with the Fanatics Collectibles culture.
Within the first 6 months, you will...
The Ideal Candidate:
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 email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.
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 Collectibles is a leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles.
Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.
Summary: Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a seasoned Production Planning Leader to manage production priorities through the manufacturing process, delivering everything from real-time prioritization to multi-month forecasting. The Senior Manager will report to the Director of Planning who reports directly to the Global SVP of Manufacturing. Given the team's mandate to ensure Fanatics Collectibles can deliver everything from flagship products to small run projects with a goal of 100% On-Time Delivery, this leader will be expected to:
- Develop and execute production plans with built-in contingencies, adapting to licensing-related delays and shifting priorities while ensuring smooth workflow across manufacturing.
- Ensure all necessary materials arrive on-time to enable production, assembly, and pack out
- Drive monthly forecasting of demand levels for each manufacturing department against capacity to schedule jobs
- Lead a team of planning associates accountable for departmental planning
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with excellent strategic & organizational skills, a demonstrated propensity for continual learning, experience with large-scale problem solving and leading teams. Candidates with a passion for sports & a team-first mindset will be a strong fit with the Fanatics Collectibles culture.
Within the first 6 months, you will...
- Set and modify production schedules & problem solve when issues arise against plan
- Own high-visibility initiatives to improve planned quantities / jobs against actual output
- Work with BizOps, Transformation, Project Management, Finance, and Manufacturing teams to identify opportunities for improved visibility of upstream activities with impact to planning
- Provide analysis and recommendations on shifts in planning to Executive team with quantified tradeoffs
- Lead team of associates and develop planning skillset across Fanatics Collectibles
- Given the complexities of licensed product approvals, this role requires patience, agility, and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced, evolving environment
The Ideal Candidate:
- 8-10 years of experience, with a preference for Manufacturing, Planning, Finance / Accounting, or Scheduling roles
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, accounting or similar
- Spanish & English proficiency preferred
- Excellent organizational skills with penchant for clear written & verbal communication across diverse teams
- A collaborative leader who excels in cross-functional partnerships, communicates effectively, and thrives in a team-first culture-someone who drives solutions through influence rather than authority.
- Analytical expertise with the desire and ability to dive deep into problem-solving
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 email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.
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 Collectibles is a leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles.
Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.