Vendor Operations Lead: Supply Chain & Analytics

Fanatics Commerce; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Commerce in Manchester is seeking a Vendor Operations Coordinator to manage vendor activity across production, logistics and supply chain, ensuring timely deliveries and alignment with forecasts. You will serve as a data-driven hub, delivering reporting and cross-functional support throughout the handover cycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with vendors, logistics partners, and internal teams, plus ownership of schedules, shipments, and analytics to improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in manufacturing, vendor management or supply chain role.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders including vendors, logistics and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendor activity across production, logistics and supply chain.
• Provide regular reporting on vendor performance and production status.
• Support import/export documentation where applicable and track shipments.

Skills

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

ERP software experience

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Production scheduling knowledge

Remote collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Fanatics Commerce in Manchester is seeking a Vendor Operations Coordinator to manage vendor activity across production, logistics and supply chain, ensuring timely deliveries and alignment with forecasts. You will serve as a data-driven hub, delivering reporting and cross-functional support throughout the handover cycle.

The role emphasizes collaboration with vendors, logistics partners, and internal teams, plus ownership of schedules, shipments, and analytics to improve efficiency.