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Fanatics · 1 day ago

Manager, Merchandise Operations

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Fanatics is a leading sports merchandise company, and they are seeking a Manager of Merchandise Operations to optimize their merchandise processes. This role involves overseeing product development and supply chain operations, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.

eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Oversee and drive the operational process in PLM and Order Management System from product creation through commercialization to support organizational goals, processes, and calendar adherence

Leverage data to make critical decisions that drive tactical results and constantly improve processes for better efficiency and accuracy in managing product data

Proactively identify and solve complex product data issues to prevent delays in product launches, supply chain problems, and financial setbacks

Hold full accountability of data integrity and governance across all brands, leagues and categories

Utilize advanced analytics to identify gaps in data and process, ensuring go-to-market readiness

Lead, manage and mentor a team of Specialists and Coordinators, helping them develop their skills in both business and analysis

Participate and lead user acceptance testing (UAT) by providing detailed feedback on system enhancements and long-term opportunities

Lead and conduct audits, which may include available inventory, transaction history, SKU counts, monthly data audits

Make key decisions on SKU architecture and item structure, influencing organizational processes and data workflows across departments

Develop and build strong, cross-functional partnerships with Product Creation and Merchandising, Planning, Development, Sourcing, Supply Chain Operations and Technology

Represent the department in cross-functional projects and initiatives acting as the product data subject matter expert, driving decisions that align with broader business goals

Partner with Finance to create company controls and recommend policy changes to ensure SOX compliance regarding timely and accurate pricing data for product launches

Regularly audit and analyze through product pricing data, making recommendations to cross-functional partners to create better pricing tools and improve overall compliance

Qualification

Product Lifecycle ManagementData AnalyticsSupply Chain ManagementExcelLeadership SkillsPeople DevelopmentEffective CommunicationProblem SolvingNegotiation SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

BS or AA degree preferred in Supply Chain related field

5+ years of experience in the supply chain discipline with strong leadership skills

Effective communication, strong analytical and logical skills, good Listener, result driven, dedicated towards goal, better planning and optimization

Accurately estimate completion of deliverables and a passion for simplified design

Build strong working relationships with peers, managers, and partners

Well versed with PRODUCT-LIFE CYCLE-MANAGEMENT, PRODUCT-DATA-MANAGEMENT processes and concepts a plus

Production, test, training system experience

Initiative-taking with keen sense of urgency

Strong and proven people skills for building relationships with internal partners

Elevated level of leadership & management skills including strategic thinking, communication, problem solving, negotiation, people development, and process management

Excellent data analytical skills

Mid to advanced Excel skills

Great listener!