Raw Materials Lead

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 new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Job Summary

The Receiving Lead plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our inventory department. The Receiving Lead is responsible for monitoring incoming shipments, verifying product counts and product conditions, material storage, and maintaining accurate inventory records in our MRP system. The Receiving Lead is responsible for ensuring that all team members are properly trained and understanding of the objectives to be accomplished each day. The Receiving Lead communicates with the Receiving Supervisor and the Inventory Manager on a regular basis to align on departmental needs, goals, and concerns to be addressed. The Receiving Lead also communicates daily with representatives from other departments to ensure that material needs are met, and inter-departmental issues are addressed and quickly resolved.

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate the receiving of all inbound materials, components, and specialized work order products.
• Inspect incoming shipments for accuracy, damage, and compliance with company standards and purchase order requirements.
• Ensure timely data entry and inventory updates in the company’s ERP system.
• Lead, train, and schedule receiving staff; monitor performance and enforce safety and quality procedures.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, and inventory control teams to align receiving activities with production schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe receiving area in compliance with company standards.
• Resolve receipt discrepancies with vendors and other internal departments.
• Generate reports on receiving metrics, discrepancies, and inventory levels.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Provides updates to the Receiving Supervisor and the Inventory Manager on the overall progress of the team, discussing goals, challenges, and concerns, and working together to quickly resolve any outstanding issues.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in warehouse/receiving operations, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Experience in manufacturing or consumer goods industries; knowledge of sports trading card production a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with company production processes, including packaging, quality control, and storage requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, especially during peak release cycles.
• Detail oriented
• A problem solver, able to troubleshoot and solve issues, and work with the team to implement solutions that will be beneficial to the overall process.
• A good communicator, able to work effectively with a group of people with diverse personalities and temperaments.
  
  

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