Strategic Operations Associate

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 worldwide by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming—enabling sports fans to buy, collect, and bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can purchase 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, as well as 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 spanning over 900 sports properties and engaging more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Role Summary

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Supply Chain & Strat Ops rockstar to tackle some of the highest priority, highest complexity, and highest visibility initiatives on our Ops & Supply Chain organization’s roadmap. This role reports directly to the Sr. Director of Supply Chain – International. The associate will simultaneously engage with and drive several high-impact initiatives. Given the Supply Chain team’s end-to-end mandate, this role will both (1) evaluate and scope potential strategic ops & supply chain initiatives and (2) drive cradle-to-grave execution.

The ideal candidate is a highly flexible self-starter with top-notch analytical skills, a demonstrated propensity for solving difficult problems, and a clear team-first mindset. Candidates with a passion for sports, culture, and entertainment will likely find themselves a strong cultural fit. This is a full-time role in the designated office, 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Help drive multiple high-impact business initiatives and, together with the Operations and Supply Chain teams, work cross-functionally to ensure success of all projects
• Help lay the groundwork for and ultimately scale the Fanatics Collectibles European / International Supply Chain function
• Support evaluation of a wide array of potential external partners and, ultimately, vendor selection and integration
• Become a subject-matter expert in all things trading cards

Skills and Experience Required

• 1–3 years of experience, with a preference for Management Consulting, Supply Chain Ops, or Strat Ops roles
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, or similar preferred
• Strong quantitative modeling and analytical skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong financial acumen
• Team-first mindset with a passion for solving highly complex problems together
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work across a wide range of high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence, intellectual curiosity, ability to cut through ambiguity, and a desire to learn

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.