Autograph Operations - Inventory Associate

Fanatics Collectibles
Sunnyvale, TX
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in inventory management and data visualization.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with warehouse or production experience and a focus on inventory management
    — “0-3 years’ experience in warehouse or production environments, specifically related to inventory management or quality control”
  • Those who thrive in a role that combines data analysis with physical logistics
    — “Conducts analysis of primarily on card autographs post-quality control before data entry into Cards-in Reporting base”

Things to consider

  • The role requires physical presence in Sunnyvale, TX, as it is a local-based position
    — “Dallas / Sunnyvale, TX based”
  • Candidates must be comfortable with extended computer use and fast-paced workflows
    — “Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to sit and focus on a computer screen for extended periods of time”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with ERP systems and data visualization in your resume and interview responses
    — “Proficient experience with Oracle or equivalent ERP's, strongly preferred”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage inventory and logistics in a high-volume setting
    — “Manage the warehouse space including physical organization of cards on shelves”
  • Showcase your analytical skills through specific examples of inventory or quality control improvements
    — “Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities”
  • Demonstrate experience with program audits and coordination with external vendors
    — “Complete program audits and packout of live cards for programs, including shipping pallets to external packout vendors”
  • Demonstrate your ability to communicate program updates effectively to stakeholders
    — “Communicate needed adjustments or program-level updates to internal and external stakeholders as programs complete packout”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • accurate inventory tracking
  • timely athlete payments
Typical background
warehouse experienceinventory management certification

Skills & requirements

Required

Inventory ManagementQuality ControlData EntryWarehouse ManagementPackaging

Preferred

Oracle ERP ProficiencyWarehouse Organization

Stack & domain

Inventory ManagementQuality ControlOracle ERPWarehouse ManagementCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention To DetailSports MemorabiliaCollectiblesInventory Operations

About the role

Original posting from Fanatics Collectibles via Greenhouse

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 looking for an Inventory Management Associate to support inventory operations for our Autograph Operations team. This role reports into our Inventory Management department and is responsible for ensuring on card autos are accurately accounted for, plus ensuring that our athlete partners are paid in a timely fashion. This role additionally plays a direct part in the finalization and packout of products for Fanatics Collectibles. Candidates with a passion for sports, culture, & entertainment will find themselves a strong cultural fit.

Responsibilities:

Conducts analysis of primarily on card autographs post-quality control before data entry into Cards-in Reporting base

Complete program audits and packout of live cards for programs, including shipping pallets to external packout vendors

Guide check-in process of programs in collation with the assistance of the manufacturing team

Completes transactions in Oracle ERP to receive autographs into inventory and perform subinventory transfers to assign cards to programs

Manage the warehouse space including physical organization of cards on shelves

Perform final QC check for Auto Ops across all licenses and programs to ensure high quality autograph cards are being sent to collectors

Communicate needed adjustments or program-level updates to internal and external stakeholders as programs complete packout

The Ideal Candidate: 

Dallas / Sunnyvale, TX based

Bachelors Degree in Business, Analytics, Finance or a relatable field, preferred

0-3 years’ experience in warehouse or production environments, specifically related to inventory management or quality control

Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities

Proficient experience with Oracle or equivalent ERP's, strongly preferred

Strong experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel, required

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to sit and focus on a computer screen for extended periods of time

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Source: Fanatics Collectibles careers (Greenhouse)

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