Vice President, Sourcing and Production

Role Overview

Fanatics Commerce leads the industry in officially licensed sports merchandise by managing an end-to-end platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major sports leagues and teams worldwide. Operating over 900 e-commerce websites and offering a global omnichannel presence through digital, venue, and retail, Fanatics connects with fans in more than 180 countries, enhancing fan engagement for some of the world’s most iconic sports brands.

Embodying our BOLD Leadership Principles — building championship teams, obsessing over fans, entrepreneurial spirit, and determined execution — this role is pivotal in expanding our global platform. The Vice President, Sourcing and Production will significantly aid business growth, deepen fan connections, and deliver tangible results supporting hundreds of millions of fans worldwide.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team of sourcing, production, and compliance professionals across multiple regional locations, fostering accountability through defined objectives and ongoing coaching.
• Strengthen organizational capabilities by strategically hiring, planning succession, and embedding BOLD culture principles throughout the team.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration aligning Production & Sourcing objectives with broader Apparel business goals and expedite decision-making by dismantling internal silos.
• Drive continuous improvement via vendor performance scorecards, regular reviews, and internal development frameworks to elevate team and supplier effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Design and Merchandising to develop seasonal production timelines supporting go-to-market schedules, ensuring products are delivered on time with expected quality.
• Ensure technical design fit, construction consistency, and quality meet Fanatics’ standards across all product lines.
• Maintain social compliance standards at vendor facilities and promote responsible sourcing to uphold brand integrity.
• Partner with the Sustainability team to advance responsible sourcing initiatives, focusing on materials, production efficiencies, and factory energy consumption aligned with modern consumer values.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive multi-year global sourcing strategy covering all Apparel categories, identifying emerging manufacturing hubs and innovative partnership models that secure competitive advantages.
• Monitor geopolitical, trade, and market trends to proactively manage supply chain risks and identify new sourcing opportunities.
• Lead vendor segmentation and rationalization to cultivate an agile, high-performing supplier base that adapts to product complexity and changing commercial priorities.
• Champion initiatives to reduce lead time by streamlining processes, pre-positioning materials, and enhancing vendor readiness to accelerate market speed without quality compromise.
• Manage departmental P&L and budget, achieving annual cost savings and margin improvements through disciplined cost negotiations.
• Oversee the entire production lifecycle from raw materials to finished goods delivery, ensuring on-time, complete performance by internal teams and vendors.
• Provide executive reporting on supply chain KPIs, risks, cost performance, and vendor health by translating complex operations into clear, actionable insights.
• Collaborate with Finance and Planning teams on cost modeling, margin analysis, and forecasting to align sourcing decisions with financial goals.
• Leverage AI and digital technologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and overall operational outcomes.
• Utilize data analytics and digital tools for informed decision-making and performance enhancement.
• Embrace innovation and adaptability by adopting new technologies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in apparel production, sourcing, and supply chain roles.
• At least 5 years in senior leadership positions such as VP or senior director managing extensive, multi-category vendor portfolios.
• Proven success in creating and executing global sourcing strategies across key manufacturing regions including Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, and Central/South America.
• Extensive experience negotiating complex manufacturing contracts and consistently achieving year-over-year cost reductions.
• Strong expertise in wholesale apparel business models with the ability to leverage supply chain metrics, cost modeling, and software platforms like PLM and ERP for data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated leadership in establishing and scaling social compliance, ethical sourcing, and sustainability programs on a global supply base.
• Exceptional capability to translate business objectives into actionable sourcing and production plans, influencing cross-functional teams at various levels.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Merchandising, or a related discipline.

Company Values

At Fanatics, we apply our BOLD principles daily — Building Championship Teams, being Obsessed with Fans, embracing a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and demonstrating a Determined & Relentless Mindset. We seek individuals eager to thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation.