Global Blanks Associate

Job Title: Associate Sourcing Manager

Location: San Pedro Sula
Department: Strategic Sourcing

Role Overview:

Under limited supervision, the Associate Sourcing Manager will develop, manage and maintain the data and reporting functions for styles in each seasonal product line.  They will assist the Sourcing Manager in the allocation and costing processes, communicate daily with the PCC’s (Product Creation Centers), and work cross functionally with the Product Development, Merchandise, Materials and Planning Teams. 

The associate will also play a critical role in optimizing the company's inventory management and capacity planning processes. This individual will work closely with suppliers, procurement teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure the right balance between supply and demand, maintain adequate inventory levels, and drive efficiency in the supply chain. They will seek advice on complex issues and bring to management’s attention.

How you will make an impact:

• Monitor achievement of key development dates (calendar adherence) and alert sourcing manager when help is needed to achieve critical dates. 
• Measure, analyze, act to critical dates such as material selection, target cost alignment, allocation, tech pack sent timing, cost and proto due dates and review meetings, cost confirmation status, line freeze preparation, and buy ready adherence.
• Maintain source tracker and communicate updates in a timely manner.
• Work with planning, sourcing director, and brand management to develop a material staging strategy.
•  Assist sourcing manager in analyzing factory cost worksheets, work to reduce manufacturing lead times, and production minimums. Highlights to the sourcing manager changes to the product that would necessitate the vendor to re-quote. Analyze and communicate the financial impact of the changes.
• Use data and analytics tools to monitor inventory turns, stock aging, and reorder points, identifying any discrepancies and resolving them.
• Monitor and manage inventory levels across various product categories to ensure optimal stock levels are maintained, minimizing both stockouts and overstock situations.
• Assist in resolving supplier issues and discrepancies in a timely and effective manner.
• Work closely with the sourcing team to align product availability with procurement strategies and supplier capacity.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including logistics, finance, and operations, to ensure alignment of inventory and capacity with business goals.
• Coordinate with suppliers to monitor lead times, order quantities, and production schedules, ensuring they align with inventory needs and capacity constraints.
• Prepare reports and presentations on inventory status, capacity utilization, and supply chain performance for senior management.

What you bring to the team:

• Years of Related Professional Experience: 1+, preferably in Apparel.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Industrial Ing, or equivalent degree in textile or apparel.
• Good understanding of the entire supply chain process from Design to Receipt.
• Detail oriented, and has good analytical, communication, customer services, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing, and flexible environment.
• Excellent PC skills (Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook).

At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don’t meet every single requirement, that’s okay – we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If you’re excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, don’t hesitate to apply. We’re genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together.

What is in it for you:

• Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you’ll be empowered to help shape a our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes. 
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.

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. 

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
· Build Championship Teams
· Obsessed with Fans
· Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
· Determined and Relentless Mindset