Senior Manager, Third Party Production

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles seeks a Senior Manager, Third Party Production to lead the global third-party production strategy for Quick Strike and POD, coordinating with executive stakeholders to deliver 200-300 new products annually across regions.

The role drives vendor relationships, production planning, and digital transformation initiatives while ensuring on-time, high-quality product execution across Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Travel up to 60% is required.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, production operations, or global vendor management.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders including Directors, VPs, and executives.

Responsibilities

• Own the global third-party production strategy across Quick Strike and POD.
• Lead cross-functional forums and executive reviews to align on production initiatives.
• Manage relationships with third-party manufacturers and suppliers worldwide for quality, cost, and on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Vendor management

Supply chain

Procurement

Production planning

Forecasting

Cross-functional

Travel readiness

Job description

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 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.

About the Company

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 Senior Manager, Third Party Production to join its Supply Chain organization supporting the Quick Strike and Print-on-Demand (POD) businesses. This leadership role is responsible for driving the global third-party production strategy, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment required to deliver 200-300 new products annually across a rapidly growing international business.

Core Responsibility

Own the end-to-end global third-party production function by driving strategic alignment across executive stakeholders, regional operations, and manufacturing partners to deliver scalable, high-quality, and on-time product execution.

Global Strategy & Business Leadership

• Own the global third-party production strategy supporting Quick Strike and Print-on-Demand (POD) businesses, ensuring operational readiness and scalable execution across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.


• Develop long-term production, inventory, and vendor strategies that support business growth, regional expansion, and evolving customer demand.


• Drive global alignment across regional Supply Chain teams to establish standardized processes, governance, KPIs, and operational best practices.

Executive Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary Supply Chain partner for senior leaders across Product, Technology, Commercial, Finance, Planning, Logistics, Procurement, and Operations to ensure successful execution of global product launches.


• Influence Director, Vice President, and executive stakeholders by presenting business recommendations, operational insights, risks, and strategic improvement opportunities.


• Lead executive-level cross-functional forums to drive alignment, resolve competing priorities, and facilitate enterprise decision-making.

Global Vendor Leadership

• Build and manage strategic relationships with third-party manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, establishing long-term partnerships that improve quality, speed, cost, and operational performance.


• Travel to vendor facilities to audit fulfillment operations, verify inventory handling practices, production processes, operational capabilities, and validate delivery readiness.

Digital Transformation

• Partner with Technology, Product, and Operations leadership to define business requirements, prioritize system enhancements, and drive digital transformation initiatives that improve production visibility, workflow automation, and operational scalability.


• Champion technology adoption and process standardization across the global third-party production network.

Operational Ownership

• Manage procurement of raw materials, ensuring optimal inventory levels to support production demand amongst a global network.


• Forecast acquisition needs based on usage trends and production schedules.


• Partner with third-party manufacturers' leadership to optimize production plans, remove bottlenecks, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time delivery.


• Be a key stakeholder in scaling the Quick Strike business globally by working with regional internal teams and third-party vendors in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

Skills & Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, production operations, or global vendor management, including leadership responsibilities.


• Demonstrated success leading complex global supply chain initiatives across multiple regions and cross-functional organizations.


• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, including Directors, Vice Presidents, and executive stakeholders, without direct authority.


• Experience partnering across Product, Technology, Finance, Commercial, Procurement.


• Planning, Logistics, and Operations organizations.


• Strong understanding of global manufacturing, supplier relationship management, inventory strategy, procurement, production planning, and demand forecasting.


• Experience developing global operating models, governance frameworks, KPIs, and standardized business processes.


• Demonstrated ability to lead digital transformation initiatives, ERP implementations, business systems enhancements, and process optimization efforts.


• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills with experience preparing strategic recommendations and executive-level business reviews.


• Proven ability to lead organizational change, navigate ambiguity, and drive alignment across geographically dispersed teams.


• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate operational data into actionable business decisions.


• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 60%) to support executive supplier relationships, operational reviews, and strategic business initiatives.

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking leaders who are passionate about sports and committed to pushing boundaries the collectibles space. In this role you will have the opportunity to leave an indelible mark on the future of sports collectibles, working with world-class teams to bring the next generation of products to market. You are not just filling a role; you are shaping the future of Fanatics.

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

NYC Salary Range

$150,000 - $175,000 USD