Senior Manager, Third Party Production

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, igniting the passions of global sports fans and maximizing the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners. Through Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, we offer products and services that allow sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Fanatics Collectibles, a new company at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology, is reimagining the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators as part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem.

About the role

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Senior Manager, Third Party Production to join its Supply Chain organization supporting the Quick Strike and Print-on-Demand (POD) businesses. This leadership role drives the global third-party production strategy, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment required to deliver 200–300 new products annually across a rapidly growing international business.

The Topps Quick Strike portfolio includes collectible trading card products capturing major sports and entertainment moments through a speed-to-market model. Products range from made-to-order, print-on-demand trading cards (e.g., Topps NOW®) to trading card box products, including the 2024 Topps Ohtani 50/50 Collection and the 2025 MLB MVP Collection.

The Senior Manager will serve as the primary Supply Chain partner across Product, Technology, Commercial, Finance, Planning, Logistics, Procurement, and regional Supply Chain teams, while leading strategic relationships with third-party manufacturing partners in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. This role influences Director, Vice President, and executive-level stakeholders to align priorities, resolve operational challenges, and ensure successful execution of the global product roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end global third-party production function, driving strategic alignment across executive stakeholders, regional operations, and manufacturing partners to deliver scalable, high-quality, and on-time product execution.
• Global Strategy & Business Leadership
  • Develop and own the global third-party production strategy for Quick Strike and Print-on-Demand (POD) businesses, ensuring operational readiness and scalable execution across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
  • Create long-term production, inventory, and vendor strategies supporting business growth, regional expansion, and evolving customer demand.
  • Drive global alignment across regional Supply Chain teams to establish standardized processes, governance, KPIs, and operational best practices.
• Executive Stakeholder Management
  • Serve as the primary Supply Chain partner for senior leaders across Product, Technology, Commercial, Finance, Planning, Logistics, Procurement, and Operations to ensure successful execution of global product launches.
  • Influence Director, Vice President, and executive stakeholders by presenting business recommendations, operational insights, risks, and strategic improvement opportunities.
  • Lead executive-level cross-functional forums to drive alignment, resolve competing priorities, and facilitate enterprise decision-making.
• Global Vendor Leadership
  • Build and manage strategic relationships with third-party manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, establishing long-term partnerships to improve quality, speed, cost, and operational performance.
  • Travel to vendor facilities to audit fulfillment operations, verify inventory handling practices, production processes, operational capabilities, and validate delivery readiness.
• Digital Transformation
  • Partner with Technology, Product, and Operations leadership to define business requirements, prioritize system enhancements, and drive digital transformation initiatives improving production visibility, workflow automation, and operational scalability.
  • Champion technology adoption and process standardization across the global third-party production network.
• Operational Ownership
  • Manage procurement of raw materials, ensuring optimal inventory levels to support production demand within a global network.
  • Forecast acquisition needs based on usage trends and production schedules.
  • Partner with third-party manufacturers' leadership to optimize production plans, remove bottlenecks, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time delivery.
  • Scale the Quick Strike business globally by collaborating with regional internal teams and third-party vendors in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, production operations, or global vendor management, including leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success leading complex global supply chain initiatives across multiple regions and cross-functional organizations.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders, including Directors, Vice Presidents, and executive stakeholders, without direct authority.
• Experience partnering across Product, Technology, Finance, Commercial, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, and Operations organizations.
• Strong understanding of global manufacturing, supplier relationship management, inventory strategy, procurement, production planning, and demand forecasting.
• Experience developing global operating models, governance frameworks, KPIs, and standardized business processes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead digital transformation initiatives, ERP implementations, business systems enhancements, and process optimization efforts.
• Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills with experience preparing strategic recommendations and executive-level business reviews.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change, navigate ambiguity, and drive alignment across geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate operational data into actionable business decisions.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 60%) to support executive supplier relationships, operational reviews, and strategic business initiatives.

Benefits

For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/.

Pay

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This range is specific to New York City and may vary by location. When determining base pay, we consider factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.

NYC Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000 USD