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With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.\nAt Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.\nROLE OVERVIEW\nThe Vendor Operations Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating vendor activity across production, logistics, and supply chain functions, ensuring materials and components are delivered on time and that vendor performance is aligned with supply and demand forecasts. This role serves as a key administrative and analytical hub, providing reporting, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on support across the full production-to-logistics handover cycle. The Vendor Operations Coordinator delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.\nHOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT\nSuccess is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.\nTeam & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)\nPartner closely with operational and supply chain teams, finance partners, logistics and retail services, and existing or new vendors and suppliers to ensure seamless execution across the supply chain.\nCommunicate production updates, risks, and schedule changes clearly to internal stakeholders, supporting alignment across cross-functional teams including customer operations, merchandising, and buying.\nContribute to seasonal planning and product launch timelines, ensuring all relevant teams are informed and prepared.\nFan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)\nCoordinate retail demand versus capacity planning, escalating issues where needed to protect the customer experience and fulfillment commitments.\nSupport the execution and management of Value-Added Services (VAS) requirements to ensure product meets quality and presentation standards before reaching the end consumer.\nTrack shipments and proactively update stakeholders on delivery status, minimizing disruption to downstream operations and retail timelines.\nSupport seasonal planning and product launch timelines to ensure product availability aligns with fan and customer demand.\nInnovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)\nSupport the implementation of automation and operational best practices to improve vendor management efficiency and reduce manual effort.\nProduce regular analytical reports on vendor performance, production status, and cost metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.\nSupport data-driven decision-making across sourcing and supply chain teams through accurate, timely reporting and analysis.\nAssist in managing import/export documentation where applicable, identifying process improvements to streamline logistics workflows.\nOwnership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)\nManage and support production schedules, ensuring materials and components are replenished and delivered to vendors on time.\nCoordinate with logistics teams on shipments, delivery schedules, and documentation, ensuring end-to-end visibility and accountability.\nProvide regular reporting on production and vendor schedules to key stakeholders, maintaining transparency and enabling proactive decision-making.\nServe as the administrative backbone across all vendor activity, supporting the Supply Chain function with any additional tasks required to keep operations running smoothly.\nAI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY\nWe are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:\nApply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes\nUse data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance\nDemonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working\nContribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement\nCAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING\nRequired Qualifications:\n2+ years of experience in a relevant manufacturing, vendor management, or supply chain role.\nExperience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and engage confidently with internal and external stakeholders including vendors, logistics partners, and finance teams.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with strong skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting.\nExperience using ERP software or similar supply chain management systems.\nFamiliarity with production or supply chain processes, including materials management, production scheduling, and logistics coordination.\nComfortable working remotely with vendors and operating as part of a wider, distributed supply chain team.\nWORK LOCATION\nHybrid: The primary place of performance of this role is the Company's office located in Manchester, subject to the Company's current hybrid work policy. This role currently requires in-office presence 3 days per week.\nAt Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset - We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.\nABOUT US\nFanatics 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.\nABOUT THE TEAM\nFanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally - as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.\nFanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world-including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).\nAt Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:\n· Build Championship Teams\n· Obsessed with Fans\n· Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit\n· Determined and Relentless Mindset\nBy submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy.\nFanatics will never ask candidates for money, banking information, or other sensitive personal information as part of the interview process. 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