Manager, Operations

About the Team

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

This role is responsible for translating business priorities into daily operational execution, ensuring throughput, quality, and inventory accuracy targets are consistently achieved. The Manager directly leads supervisors and/or frontline associates and drives a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Own

Operational Execution

• Lead end-to-end operations, ensuring SLA, quality, and productivity targets are met.
• Align staffing and workflow to volume fluctuations and business priorities.
• Ensure strict adherence to inventory control, chain-of-custody, and security standards.
  
  

People Leadership

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of supervisors and/or operations associates.
• Set clear performance expectations and drive accountability through KPIs.
• Support talent development and workforce planning.
  
  

Process Improvement

• Analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks and drive efficiency improvements.
• Implement process enhancements that improve accuracy, reduce rework, and optimize labor.
• Partner cross-functionally with Vault, Marketplace, Quality, and Tech teams to improve workflow integration.
  
  

Business Impact

• Execute against department productivity and cost targets.
• Monitor operational metrics and take corrective action as needed.
• Contribute to scalable processes that support Fanatics Collectibles’ growth.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, inventory, or operations environments.
• 2+ years of direct people leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams in high-volume, process-driven settings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience driving performance through metrics and continuous improvement.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience working with high-value inventory or collectibles.
• Familiarity with WMS or inventory management systems.
• Lean or continuous improvement experience.

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