Company OverviewFanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Optimizing these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports ecosystem.The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end collectibles experience; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Additional ventures that will build out Fanatics’ footprint across the broader digital sports landscape will be rolled out soon. Fanatics’ partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs. As a market leader with more than 8,000 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. At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support. We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the production department, ensuring that daily production achieves daily production targets while also meeting safety, quality, and cost targets. This role is leading the in-house production operations team, blank readiness, and a liaison with Fanatics network of 3rd party decorating partners. This role is a highly visible role in the organization with daily intersections with Fanatics leadership team. Driving communication, processes, and reporting. This position also provides support on special projects as needed for the US Operations team based inTampa. This position will collaborate closely with other team members on the Production Inventory team to meet our goal of having the Right Inventory at the Right Place at the Right Time for Third Party Manufacturing needs. This position will be accountable for all processes, communications, and management activities related to production inventory at Third Party partners.This position will play a critical role in ensuring we have the Right Inventory, in the Right Place, at the Right Time by working cross functionally with the Inventory Readiness team to drive blank inventory positioning strategy based on capacity planning. They will support in monitoring on-hand inventory levels and driving pro-active and reactive processes to ensure we deliver to our customers. This position also provides support on special projects as needed for the US Operations team based in Tampa.Essential Functions and Competencies· Leading and transforming a team to become a best- in-class headwear decorating operation both with internal and 3rd party decorators· Staff, train, and plan labor to achieve 100% on time performance while maintaining cost per unit targets· Manage vendor relationships, event/hot market planning, providing regular updates, determining production schedules, and maintaining effective communication to provide the local sales reps and accounts with needed updates.· Establishing and maintain quality standards for both in-house and 3rd party decoration operations· Supplies management, equipment maintenance and an aptitude to solve problems – existing and potential - are critical in running a successful operation· Be a key business partner with all cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, Finance & Order Management teams, etc· Support new product development, hot market and other business opportunities as needed· Submitting Bi-Weekly employee timecards.· Reviewing material quarterly for most cost/user friendly goods on the market· The Employee should be able to adhere to Fanatics Brands Code of Conduct and Core Values.· Create and improve current state processes, systems, tool sets, and business rules to support Fanatics continuous goal of improving customer SLA while operating profitably.· Work closely with Inventory Supply Planning, Production Inventory Readiness Manager and Demand Forecasting teams to drive proactive decision making and strategy alignment to support long-range, mid-range, and short-range customer demand.· Partner with Order Fulfillment cross-functional partners (Capacity Team, Order Allocations Team, and Manufacturing Team), Accounting and Finance to ensure transactions related to Production inventory at third party contractors are accurate and timely and are interpreted correctly in our financial reporting processes to optimize Fanatics Brands domestic and Near Shore order fulfillment capabilities.· Develop breath of knowledge of Fanatics business (outside of core responsibilities) to ensure inventory decision making and strategy is aligned with overall company goals.· Monitor on-hand inventory levels across internal and external production partners to ensure positioning aligns with overall strategy and go-forward need/ databases for integrity and quality of inventory records.· Drive needed action to remediate on hand inventory issues including initiating transfer requests and/or requests for additional inventory purchases.· Conversant in current analytical tools (MS Excel, MicroStrategy, MS Office) is required· Continuous improvement mindset with the goal of driving more automation of executional/transactional activities to ensure time is spent on analytical and strategic activities.· Establish Data-driven processes and decision-making patterns. Create a “playbook” for decision making and exception management.· Demonstrated ability in using problem solving techniques and providing accurate recap of findings and solutions with timelines to upper management.· Support development of new tools and reporting required for improving analytical capabilities to assist in inventory planning and reconciliation.· Ensure production WIP movement at Third Party is done correctly for all aspects pertaining to Inventory (Inventory pulls for production, damage/misprint reconciliation).· Key contributor to special projects, new implementations of systems related to management of third-party inventory.· Provides support to team for daily operations, including analyzing reports· Assist in the development and implementation of any materials management systems that will enhance inventory control at Fanatics.· Ability to drive root-cause analysis for exceptions or inventory control issues, summarize, and implement solutions to fix.· Strong collaboration and critical thinking skills.· Exhibit a sense of urgency, working in a fast-paced environment with constructive judgment during demanding situations.Supervisory ResponsibilityWarehouse Team Personnel – could be specific team- based on the processes being performed (ie Lead – Receiving, Lead – Pic and Pack, Lead – Shipping, Production)Work EnvironmentCombination of Office and Warehouse EnvironmentOffice: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Warehouse: This position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention while performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a warehouse setting. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment can vary, but below the required limits for hearing protectionPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. M-F 5:45AM – 2:30PM with occasional long hours and weekendsTravel· Limited Travel (5%-10%)Required Education and Experience· 2 - 4 years of Related Professional Experience· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Industrial/Systems Engineering,· Logistics or a Related Field· Relevant inventory analysis experience· Proficient PC skills with Microsoft Word and Excel to include macros and advanced database understanding· Strong quantitative and analytical competency· Strong understanding of supply chain, operational, inventory planning, and/or demand forecasting· Strong math aptitude and attention to detail· Self-discipline to meet deadlines· Effective communication skills (written, presentation, oral)· Effective organizational skills and detail oriented· Willingness to work extra hours during peak times· APICS Certification in Inventory Management or Supply Chain is a plusPreferred Education and Experience· Bilingual - Fluent in English and SpanishAdditional Eligibility QualificationsNone required for this position.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Fanatics recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careersTryouts 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.NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or other types of positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.