Fanatics is creating a premier global digital sports platform. The company fuels the passion of sports fans worldwide and expands the reach of hundreds of sports partners by delivering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming. This ecosystem enables fans to buy licensed merchandise, collect physical and digital trading cards and memorabilia, and place bets through the company’s developing Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics supports a global audience of more than 100 million sports fans, partners with over 900 sports organizations—including top professional leagues, teams, player associations, athletes, celebrities, and colleges—and operates more than 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids stores.

With more than 18,000 employees and extensive partnerships worldwide, the company is committed to promoting ethical and sustainable practices. Fanatics prioritizes building an inclusive community that represents society across its workforce and partner network and strives to make a positive difference in the communities where it operates through strategic philanthropic efforts.

Role Purpose:
This role is central to the Merchandising team, assisting the Merchandiser in ensuring fans have access to high-quality fanwear at the right time and price, with a strong focus on stock control and driving sales and profit.

Responsibilities:
• Contribute to departmental strategies that align with company objectives
• Support financial planning by reviewing past performance, analyzing trends, and creating forecasts
• Manage key WSSI inputs such as intake and markdowns
• Recommend promotions using analysis and scenario planning, and conduct post-event reviews
• Provide continuous trading analysis to highlight risks and opportunities
• Oversee order management and intake processes to meet launch and stock goals
• Collaborate with the Branch Merchandiser to optimize retail and event stock levels
• Recommend and evaluate markdowns and promotional activity
• Work with suppliers to maintain delivery schedules and critical path timelines
• Coach and support the Merchandise Assistant in daily tasks
• Perform additional duties as needed to support business needs
• Work additional hours when required, including weekends or late nights during events or peak periods

Knowledge & Experience:
• Prior experience in a fast-paced retail environment with strong merchandising expertise
• People management experience is preferred
• Familiarity with:
– Product setup
– Order management
– Critical path and delivery scheduling
– Promotion and markdown planning
– WSSI processes
– Allocation and replenishment

Fanatics is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity across all identities. Candidates needing accommodations for the application or interview process, or for essential job functions, are encouraged to reach out.

Fanatics welcomes new talent—our team is driven, collaborative, and dedicated to shaping the future fan experience.

To protect yourself from recruitment scams, remember that Fanatics will never request payment from job applicants. Confirm communication comes from an official Fanatics email address and apply directly through our careers website when possible: https://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.

Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing practices, working closely with partners throughout its global supply chain to ensure that sourcing and procurement processes support the company’s fair labor standards.