At Fanatics Commerce, we’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: 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.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Production Analyst is responsible for recording and reporting production on a daily basis. You will work closely with vendor’s production leaders to support production, manage projects to the plan and execute efficient production flow of finished goods. You will work to identify and correct failures that may result in late deliveries or rejections. You will oversee the assembly, consolidation, compilation and interpretation of information regarding internal production processes for a number of managed companies in order to negotiate effective and efficient delivery dates for assigned purchase orders.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Material and Capacity Planning & Management
- Long Lead Time style / material planning and negotiation with vendors, working with Bangkok Product Development and US Sourcing team on required timing
Capacity planning – negotiating with vendors based on open capacity, forecasts, and demand timing.
- Build time and action calendar for forecasts, material commitments, purchasing
- Manage yarn, greige, color commitments and excess material liabilities
Execution of seasonal buys – PO Placement
- Ensure PO management system is accurate and manage updates with factory / US Sourcing Operations
- Audit PO data: Troubleshoot buy discrepancies related to VAS, forecast, cost and timing with vendors and US Sourcing Operations
- Communication on VAS requirements to factories
Execution of seasonal buys - PO Confirmation
- Negotiate PO confirmation dates with vendors for required exit-factory timing
- Verify PO cost including tiered up-charges related to volumes and submit for final approval from US Sourcing Ops team
- Track and report on material liabilities related to committed quantities vs actual orders
- Work closely with US Sourcing Ops to prioritize rush deliveries
- Negotiate and track sales sample PO production and delivery
PO system management (VP-Vendor Portal Administration)
- Review vendor Shipment IDs for accuracy and ensure shipment ID closure
- Manage new user training, set-up, and user deactivation (Vendor portal)
- Collaborate with Tampa Sourcing Operations and IT for upgrades, improvements, issues
- Administer shipment delay reason codes to track vendor on-time-shipping performance
- Ensure vendors understanding and compliance of packaging and supplier manual with reporting of discrepancies to Customer Compliance team
Reporting
- Work In Progress (WIP) tracking: Manage weekly WIP reports to proactively identify and validate any potential delivery/service issues. Escalate any delays to US Sourcing Ops
- Seasonal, annual reporting: Partner with US office and vendors to build and communicate style, seasonal forecast, production plan / calendar
- Prepare weekly, monthly, or as needed reports reflecting the status of the business and internal / external performance metrics (order quantities, on time shipping metrics, etc.)
Vendors visit – by Quarter
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
- Years of apparel industry related professional experience: 3+
- Bachelor's degree in apparel / material / product development or equivalent degree
- Good understanding of the entire supply chain process from design concept to receipt
- Experience working with logistics providers on shipment bookings preferred
- Detail oriented, and has good analytical, communication, customer services, and project management skills
- Strong communication skills (fluent in English reading / writing / speaking)
- Excellent PC skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook). Strong Excel skills is a must. Knowledge of MicroStrategy or other querying tools preferred.
- Basic textile and construction knowledge
- Ability to work across teams and departments - must be comfortable in working in a team environment
- Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing, and flexible environment
- Ability to travel to factories throughout Asia
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 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.