Fanatics · 1 week ago
Senior Director of Product Management – Inventory and Order Management Systems
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expFanatics is seeking a strategic Senior Director of Product Management to lead enterprise Order Management, Inventory Management and Procurement systems across its global retail ecosystem. This role oversees a mid-to-large team of product managers and drives the vision, strategy, and execution of scalable, omnichannel solutions.
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Responsibilities
Define and champion a long-term product vision for enterprise order and inventory systems that aligns with Fanatics’ business goals, as well as pathways to integrate acquired companies
Translate strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps that support omnichannel fulfillment, global inventory accuracy, and scalable operations
Lead a diverse portfolio of product initiatives, balancing immediate business needs with long-term platform evolution
Manage large-scale programs such as the wholesale order-management re-platform for our complex, global first-party brands / wholesale business, as well as buildout of our enterprise inventory platform, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and measurable business impact
Partner with engineering, supply chain, warehouse operations, merchandising/planning, finance, and sales/account management teams to ensure product solutions are tightly integrated with business processes
Facilitate alignment across departments to drive seamless order orchestration, inventory control and visibility and procurement
Oversee a hybrid ecosystem of commercial and custom-built systems
Guide integration strategies between OM, ERP, WMS, inventory, selling and dependent platforms and line-of-business applications
Leverage expertise in platforms like Manhattan Active Omni, SAP, and Oracle to inform build-vs-buy decisions and optimize vendor relationships
Establish and monitor key performance indicators such as order cycle time, fill rate, inventory turnover, and stock accuracy
Use analytics to prioritize enhancements that improve operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and financial performance
Stay ahead of industry trends in retail supply chain and inventory management
Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., AI forecasting, RFID, distributed order management) and pilot innovative solutions that enhance Fanatics’ competitive edge
Build and lead a high-performing team of product managers and analysts
Set clear goals, provide coaching and mentorship, and foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Serve as the primary product evangelist for order management and inventory domains
Communicate strategy and progress to executive stakeholders, manage budgets, and ensure product governance through structured processes and compliance standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required
Minimum of 10 years in product management
At least 5 years in senior leadership roles overseeing product teams and complex portfolios
Experience within a large, complex apparel retail environment operating wholesale and DTC channels, including first-party apparel manufacturing
Proven experience in implementing and supporting order-management for large-scale wholesale, and DTC/ecommerce retail environments
Deep expertise in wholesale order-management concepts such as order-capture mechanisms/products (EDI, API, B2B portal)
Strong understanding and experience working with commercial order management solutions such as SAP, Manhattan DOM, Retek, Blue-Yonder
Experience in implementing and supporting pan-enterprise inventory platforms/solutions within a large-scale wholesale, and DTC/ecommerce retail environment
Deep expertise in all aspects of inventory operations
Experience in implementing and supporting pan-enterprise procurement and purchase order management platforms/solutions within a large-scale wholesale and DTC/ecommerce retail environment
Strong understanding of supplier portals and EDI/API integrations
Strong grasp of software development methodologies (Agile, Lean)
Demonstrated ability to use data and analytics to inform product decisions, measure performance, and drive continuous improvement
Ability to set a compelling strategic direction and adapt quickly to changing business needs
Skilled at building consensus across departments and influencing stakeholders at all levels
Committed to mentoring and growing team members, fostering a high-performance culture
Focused on delivering measurable outcomes and driving operational excellence
Embraces change, encourages experimentation, and leads with a growth mindset
Prioritizes fan experience in all product decisions, ensuring solutions enhance satisfaction and loyalty
Leads with transparency, professionalism, and a strong sense of ownership
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners
Paid maternity paternity leave
Infertility treatment
Flexible time off
Competitive 401K plan
Company
Fanatics
Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Fanatics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.9BKey Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
J
Joseph Bozich
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
Michael Mahan
CEO
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