Strategic Operations Associate

About Us

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 that spans over 900 sports properties and engages 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 Strategy & Business Operations who rolls directly to Fanatics Collectibles’ Chief Strategy Officer. This associate and will simultaneously engage with and drive several high-impact initiatives. Given the Biz Ops team’s end-to-end mandate, this role can expect to both 1) evaluate and scope potential strategic ops & supply chain initiatives as well as 2) drive cradleto-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, & 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 Fanatics Collectibles European / International Supply Chain function
• Support evaluation of a wide array of potential external partners and, ultimately, vendor selection and integration as well
• 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 modelling & analytical skills, excellent written & 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.

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