Relic Coordinator

Summary:  Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a Relic Project Manager to manage the coordination of the full product assessment process. Relic Project Managers coordinate with Product Development, Project Management, and Athlete Partnerships to assess available inventory, provide memorabilia for the manufacturing team to cut, provide weekly updates on ongoing assessments, coordinate procurement of needed relics, and notify teams of necessary changes to the product itself. Ideal candidates are self-starters, strong communicators, and possess strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail. Candidates with a passion for sports, culture, & entertainment will find themselves a strong cultural fit.  This position is based at our manufacturing facility in Sunnyvale, Texas.

What you will be doing...

• Managing the assessment process and oracle transaction processes to reserve inventory
• Accurately update assessment sheet with quantities of requested subject relics that we can fulfill
• Read, interpret and troubleshoot errors across various Product documents inclusive of Subject lists, BOMs, Product Descriptions and Electronic Design Requests (EDRs)
• Process inventory returns and update Oracle to accurately reflect on hand availability
• Effectively communicate across teams to lead relic assessment process
• Accurately log hours into Airtable to track hours spent on required tasks
• Learn the ins-and-outs of the Relic Ops department as new processes and technology are implemented to improve the quality and efficiency of our product
• Abides by and helps to uphold all security measures to ensure Relics are secure
• Track the status of each stage of the relic assessment process including procurement, inventory management, cutting, subject list updates, BOM updates, and more
• Escalate items to senior management as needed

What you will bring...

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience managing projects 
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift 30lbs at once
• 2-3 years of related work experience
• Microsoft Office experience required and a desire to learn and use alternative software including Airtable
• In depth knowledge of various sports leagues (MLB/NFL/NBA)

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 Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards