Sr Buyer

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 Team

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).

But Fanatics Commerce is more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we're a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we're Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

About the Role

Primary Purpose

Lead all buying, product assortment and vendor strategy for Fanatics Canada. Buy plans across leagues, channels, department and class level to help maximize Fanatics Canada financial results. Sr Buyer Canada will develop sales and inventory plans by developing strong vendor relationships, traffic generation and merchandise programs that enhance the consumer experience across eCommerce and In-venue channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a talented team through all facets of product assortment, financial planning, and vendor partnerships to support the goals of your division
• Partner closer with the Planner to determine financial plans, projections, and maintain open-to-buy
• Develop merchandise strategies based on current data, trends and forecasts relating to margin opportunities
• Identify maintenance and trend categories, ensure adequate transitional quantities and timing of flow, and monitor sales and inventory
• Partner and negotiate with vendors related to product cost and deal terms
• Review inventory, maintaining current data on sales and fashion trend
• Oversee advertising and promotional programs so that the right products are in front of the right customers

Position Requirements

• Passion for sports and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written, verbal and listening communication abilities
• Ability to successfully collaborate with internal and external partners
• Seeks to be the leader, wants to be in a position of influence
• Result-oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
• Demonstrated ability to consistently drive and deliver financial results and goals
• Able to independently organize and prioritize broad workload to meet deadlines
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• 4+ years of experience as a Buyer with a major retailer
• Strong computer skills (above intermediate Excel skills necessary)

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