Vice President, Sourcing & Production

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)

• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of sourcing, production, and compliance professionals across multiple locations, driving accountability through clear goals and consistent coaching. 

• Build organizational capability through strategic hiring, succession planning, and embedding BOLD culture principles across the function. 

• Foster a collaborative, cross-functional environment that aligns Production & Sourcing with broader Apparel business objectives, breaking down silos to accelerate decision-making. 

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by implementing vendor scorecards, performance review cadences, and internal development frameworks that elevate team and partner performance. 

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

• Partner with Design and Merchandising to build seasonal production calendars that support go-to-market timelines, ensuring fans receive product on time and at the quality they expect. 

• Drive Technical Design fit, construction, and quality consistency across the portfolio so every product delivered to fans meets Fanatics' standards. 

• Ensure all vendor facilities meet social compliance standards and advance responsible sourcing practices, reinforcing the brand integrity fans trust. 

• Partner with the Sustainability team to make measurable progress on responsible sourcing targets in materials, production, and factory energy use, delivering on the values that matter to today's fan. 

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

• Define and execute a multi-year global sourcing strategy across all Apparel categories, identifying emerging manufacturing regions and partnership models that create competitive advantage. 

• Stay ahead of geopolitical, trade, and market trends to proactively mitigate supply chain risk and capitalize on new sourcing opportunities before they become table stakes. 

• Lead vendor segmentation and rationalization efforts to build a nimble, high-performing supply base that flexes with product complexity and shifting commercial priorities. 

• Champion lead time reduction initiatives through process streamlining, material pre-positioning, and improved vendor readiness, compressing speed-to-market without sacrificing quality. 

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

• Own the departmental P&L and budget for sourcing and production, delivering against annual cost savings targets and driving margin improvement through disciplined FOB/LDP cost negotiations. 

• Oversee the full production lifecycle from raw material procurement through finished goods delivery, holding the organization and vendor base accountable to on-time, in-full performance. 

• Provide executive-level reporting on supply chain KPIs, risk exposure, cost performance, and vendor health, translating operational complexity into clear, actionable insight. 

• Partner with Finance and Planning on cost modeling, margin analysis, and raw material forecasting to ensure sourcing decisions are grounded in financial rigor and aligned to business targets.

We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:

• Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes
• Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance
• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Required Experience & Education

• 15+ years of progressive experience in apparel production, sourcing, and supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a VP or senior director-level role overseeing large-scale, multi-category vendor portfolios. 

• Proven ability to develop and execute global sourcing strategies across Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Central/South America, and other key manufacturing regions. 

• Demonstrated track record of negotiating complex manufacturing agreements and delivering consistent year-over-year cost improvements. 

• Deep expertise in wholesale apparel business models, with the analytical capability to drive data-driven decisions using supply chain metrics, cost modeling, PLM, and ERP platforms. 

• Experience building and scaling social compliance, ethical sourcing, and sustainability programs across a global supply base. 

• Exceptional ability to translate business objectives into actionable sourcing and production roadmaps, influencing cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Merchandising, or a related field

At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset - 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.ABOUT USFanatics 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 TEAMFanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:· Build Championship Teams· Obsessed with Fans· Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit· Determined and Relentless Mindset

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