Logistics Coordinator
Fanatics Inc Tampa, FL Full-Time
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Company Overview
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Optimizing these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports ecosystem.
The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today's 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, through Topps as a cornerstone of the business, building a new model for the collectibles and trading cards hobby with top leagues and players association partners; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Fanatics' partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs.
As a market leader with more than 9,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.
At Fanatics, we're a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support. We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.
Position Description - Supply Chain Coordinator, Transportation
At Fanatics Brands, our Supply Chain is vital to getting the right product to the right customer at the right time to support their celebration of their teams win. Our 3rd Party Operations group is charged with matching the right inventory of raw materials to the right production capacity to meet customer demand. We identify financial successes and opportunities, and then create detailed growth plans to reach and exceed our company goals. We look to identify the most cost effective and efficient ways of moving goods through our network by developing innovative and strategic logistics models. Just as Fanatics continues to rapidly grow, we encourage our team members to do the same by supporting continued education and offering internal career advancement in various areas of our Supply Chain.
The primary responsibilities of the Supply Chain Coordinator is to coordinate and execute activities relating to the movement of goods within the US market place and into the US and Canada from Foreign Origins. This process includes forecasting volume, understanding freight market conditions, and the distribution of finished goods. This position supports the movement of both raw materials and finished goods into the US and throughout the domestic 3rd Party Printing network.
The successful candidate must be a self-motivated, detail oriented, and have excellent problem-solving abilities. Being able to adapt to constant change in business requirements and also work well under pressure to meet ongoing and overlapping deadlines within short time constraints is also critical to success. The Coordinator will deal with ambiguous problems, work with product teams on finding solutions, and drive towards simple solutions to complex problems. The Coordinator will also be the Subject Matter Expert in domestic and international transportation modes, who dives deep to understand the underlying issues in our supply chain to help the business solve transit and cost control issues.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate and execute the movement of goods within the US, within Canada and into the US and Canada from Foreign Origins. This includes building relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, and trucking companies.
* Responsible for facilitating freight bookings between foreign suppliers and forwarders.
* Daily responsibility for tendering out domestic freight.
* Work cross functionally with teams in planning, customer service, allocations, sourcing, and operations to ensure we deliver product on time and to the quality our fans expect.
* Build a strong partnership with the Fanatics Sourcing Hubs in Hong Kong and Honduras.
* Supports the timely transportation needs of our Onsite Teams during a HOT Market.
* Work closely with teams to ensure we are flowing raw materials in timely manners to domestic 3rd Party Printers.
* Coordinate the delivery of finished goods out of 3rd Party Printers and into Fanatics DC's or direct to customers.
* Collaborate with transportation partners to develop the best logistics solutions for Fanatics.
* Drive reporting to key parties internally and externally and in a timely fashion
* Oversee consolidation activities in foreign origins and support the deconsolidation functions in the US.
* Support the distribution of product form multiple warehouses.
* Assist in the development of metrics that drive efficiency and control spend.
Requirements
* Minimum 2 years of experience in domestic transportation and/or import/export logistics
* Functional experience using a TMS
* Experience in retail distribution and logistics preferred
* Bachelor's degree preferred
* Proven ability to work autonomously
* Excellent organizational skills
* Excellent multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment
* Strong knowledge and understanding of major sports league special events
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Good understanding of manufacturing and distribution of goods
* Strong computer skills (Microsoft, Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Fanatics recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics' fair labor practices.
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