Logistics Project Manager

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Job Description

Role Purpose:

We have an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our growing logistics team. This fast-paced role will suit an individual with previous experience in project management for Global D2C logistics. This role will help Fanatics International to develop our transport services and align internal processes for an enhanced fan experience.

Responsibilities:

• Create detailed project plans to be communicated for project stakeholders
• Lead project meetings with confidence for internal and external stakeholders
• Analyse vendor performance using external and internal data such as bulk tracking portals
• Assist in the set-up of new carrier integrations, shipping services and reporting tools
• Help to build internal reporting to be communicated throughout the business
• Help to maintain carrier agreements and run RFPs effectively to ensure the best rates and service from our providers
• Effectively communicate with multiple origin warehouses weekly
• Independently leading time-critical logistics projects for a developing team and growing business.
• Onboarding new and helping to maintain partnerships with existing external vendors.
• Problem solving & root cause analysis.
• Process implementation and continuous improvement.
• Working collaboratively across all teams & departments to include Finance, Technology, Operations and Business Management

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Ideally up to 5 years experience in global e-commerce logistics.
• Previous experiencing leading projects and engaging with senior level stakeholders.
• Previous experience with external vendor management.
• Customs experience; freight compliance & documentation, international shipping regulations & requirements all essential.
• Knowledge of new carrier integrations, including data transfer set up and testing.
• Competent use of basic software platforms for order / shipment tracking & reporting.
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced business environment.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience:

• Existing project management and continuous improvement qualifications preferred but not essential.
• Previous experience of contract negotiation would be useful for this role but is not essential.

Skills:

• Project Management
• Stakeholder Analysis & Communication
• Problem Solving
• Computer literacy
• Good interpersonal skills

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).

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