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Fanatics · 2 months ago

Senior Planner, Apparel Supply Planning

5332 Avion Park Dr, Tampa, FL, 33607, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Fanatics is a leader in delivering sports apparel and is seeking a Senior Supply Planner for Apparel to shape and execute global supply strategies. This role involves leading supply planning initiatives, ensuring timely product launches, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and supply chain processes.

eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Own and lead long-range and short-term Apparel supply strategies across global regions, channels, and PCC hubs

Translate complex demand signals from Merchandising, Brands, Events, and Fanatics.com into optimized, executable supply plans

Drive forecast accuracy improvements through advanced analytics, scenario modeling, and close partnership with Apparel Demand Planning

Serve as the Apparel supply planning subject matter expert, advising leadership on risks, trade-offs, and opportunities

Ensure achievement of OTIF targets for all Apparel launches and replenishment through proactive supply risk mitigation

Make strategic buy/produce/release decisions for blank Apparel and finished goods, balancing service, cost, and working capital

Optimize global inventory placement, safety stock, and lead times across PCC hubs and key retailers

Provide leadership visibility into inventory health, investment strategies, and turns

Partner with Sourcing and Manufacturing to secure capacity and flexibility across LATAM, Asia, and near-shore hubs

Lead cross-functional readiness for major Apparel launches (e.g., NFL Draft, Playoffs, Rivalry Games, and International Events)

Collaborate with Logistics on inbound schedules, tariff implications, and last-mile fan delivery strategies

Chair and elevate weekly 'Apparel S&OE' meetings, ensuring proactive issue resolution and senior-level visibility to risks

Act as the key business partner to Merchandising, Brands, and DTC teams on high-impact Apparel strategies (player changes, rivalry games, special events)

Partner with Finance to influence inventory investment strategies, working capital optimization, and margin trade-offs

Raise team capability and drive a culture of accountability and continuous learning

Lead the use of digital twin and advanced planning tools to simulate Apparel supply chain scenarios and recommend optimal strategies

Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements that reduce lead times, increase supply flexibility, and minimize waste across all leagues. Mentoring other supply planners

Champion global supply chain transformation initiatives tied to Apparel as part of the broader OneCommerce strategy

Drive adoption of automation, AI, and advanced analytics within supply planning processes

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementAdvanced Planning SystemsAnalytical SkillsScenario ModelingDigital Supply Chain ToolsCross-Functional CollaborationPassion for SportsLeadershipStrategic ThinkingDecision-Making