Company Overview Fanatics is the ultimate one-stop sports fan destination that ignites and harnesses the passion of fans and maximizes the presence and reach for preeminent sports partners globally. Leveraging long-standing, often exclusive relationships with more than 900 sports properties, a database of more than 90 million consumers worldwide and a trusted brand name, Fanatics is furthering its innovation across the sports landscape by building the leading global digital sports platform, complete with offerings including e-commerce and licensed merchandise, physical and digital trading cards and collectibles, and online sports betting and iGaming. 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; Fanatics Collectibles, a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end physical and digital collectibles experience; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. As a market leader with more than 10,000 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. Merchandise Coordinators provide support to Product Line Managers by creating item setups in an internal order management ERP system (FMS) and PLM (Product Life Management) application. Products are merchandised on our Fanatics ecommerce website and via wholesale to the retail marketplace. This position works closely with Merchandising, Art, Licensing, Brand Management, and Customer Service Teams to ensure the validity of all items created or inactivated. Ideal candidates will have: A strong desire to understand product creation, as well as a desire to grow within this career path or other Supply chain departments. A passion for sport and growing a global business. Also, a curiosity to understand consumers to spark thought and vision for the future of the industry. Responsibilities Product Creation: Creates product id’s in collaboration with Merchandise, Product Development and the Art department for the product/merchandise that will be sold to customers via wholesale retail and ecommerce platforms Item structure: Style, color, graphic assignment Royalties Coding: Applies appropriate attribution for system function, decoration cost, royalty attributes and life cycle management Data Integrity: Conducts audits to ensure item descriptions, inventory, sku/item counts, manufacturing, purchasing and licensing/royalties attributes Product BOMs: Creates and loads Bill of Materials (BOMs) for internal manufacturing and embellishment processes Product Lifecycle: Supports Product Lifecycle process to include but not limited to managing system marketing data, provides reporting for line plan review, publication, item aging review and life cycle status changes Logo and item change: Drive the item change process, provides items for review, product demand, WIP, factory purchase orders and inventory data extracts B2B item management: Assign collateral attribution, customer segmentation attributes, auditing, and product release or removal Requirements 2 year Associates degree a plus 1 or more years of data management experience Strong computer skills; intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel Must be detail oriented and able to maintain a high level of quality, keep accurate records Highly organized and self-motivated Excellent analytical skills and detailed oriented Demonstrates ability to take initiative, identify and prioritize opportunities and thrive in a fast-paced environment Must be flexible with the ability to adjust to changing priorities Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems in multiple systems Able to work independently as well as with a team Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Positive attitude, strong work ethic, team player Great listener 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. 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 or Fanatics Brand 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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