About the Team
Fanatics Collectibles is a new company working at the intersection of collectibles and technology. We are backed by some of the best investors, sports & entertainment properties and operators in the world. Fanatics Collectibles is integrating with Fanatics’ global digital sports platform – which includes 900 sports relationships and more than 81 million reachable fans – to reimagine the collectibles business for the 21st century.
Role Summary
Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a Biz Ops Associate to drive continuous end-to-end improvement across our entire manufacturing & supply chain process. This Associate will join the BizOps team, and, given this team’s end-to-end mandate, this role will be expected to both 1) own the evaluation / scoping of potential transformation initiatives as well as 2) to drive end-to-end execution and ultimately ensure value delivery (efficiency, cost, quality, etc.). The ideal candidate is a self-starter with top-notch analytical skills, a demonstrated propensity for solving difficult problems, experience driving end-to-end transformational change, and a clear team-first mindset. Candidates with a passion for sports, culture, & entertainment will find themselves a strong cultural fit.
Within the first 6 months, you will:
- Take end-to-end ownership of a high-impact business initiative and, together with the Director of Transformation, work cross-functionally to ensure project success
- Work with the Operations, Manufacturing, Strategy, and Supply Chain teams to identify, size, and actively prioritize all potential improvement initiatives / opportunities on the roadmap
- Diligence areas of inefficiency, establishment measurable goals / KPIs, and subsequently drive owned improvement programs to ensure value delivery and success
- Work cross-functionally with wide array of teams (e.g., product/brand, strategy, licensing, etc.) to deliver on higher-level cross-functional initiatives
- Build meaningful professional and interpersonal relationships both within Fanatics Collectibles and with external partners/stakeholders to better inform overall business strategy
- Help Fanatics Collectibles improve the quality, speed, cost efficiency of our manufacturing & operations processes, delivering a better consumer experience to all collectors!
- Become a subject matter expert in all things Trading Cards!
The Ideal Candidate:
- Dallas / Sunnyvale, TX based
- Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to prioritize and remain flexible in high pressure dynamic situation
- 2-4 years of experience, with a preference for Management Consulting, Strategy, Finance / Accounting, or Biz Ops / Strategy 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 management mindset, with a passion for solving highly complex problems collaboratively with their direct reports
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
