Vice President, Sourcing and Production

ROLE OVERVIEW

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world’s most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day—building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with limitless entrepreneurial spirit, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

As we continue to scale our global platform, the Vice President, Sourcing and Production will play a critical role in contributing to business growth, elevating fan experiences, and delivering measurable impact . This role will help strengthen the fan connection, support business performance, and contribute to how we serve hundreds of millions of fans worldwide.

HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)

• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of sourcing, production, and compliance professionals across multiple locations, driving accountability through clear goals and consistent coaching.
• Build organizational capability through strategic hiring, succession planning, and embedding BOLD culture principles across the function.
• Foster a collaborative, cross‑functional environment that aligns Production & Sourcing with broader Apparel business objectives, breaking down silos to accelerate decision‑making.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by implementing vendor scorecards, performance review cadences, and internal development frameworks that elevate team and partner performance.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

• Partner with Design and Merchandising to build seasonal production calendars that support go‑to‑market timelines, ensuring fans receive product on time and at the quality they expect.
• Drive Technical Design fit, construction, and quality consistency across the portfolio so every product delivered to fans meets Fanatics' standards.
• Ensure all vendor facilities meet social compliance standards and advance responsible sourcing practices, reinforcing the brand integrity fans trust.
• Partner with the Sustainability team to make measurable progress on responsible sourcing targets in materials, production, and factory energy use, delivering on the values that matter to today's fan.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

• Define and execute a multi‑year global sourcing strategy across all Apparel categories, identifying emerging manufacturing regions and partnership models that create competitive advantage.
• Stay ahead of geopolitical, trade, and market trends to proactively mitigate supply chain risk and capitalize on new sourcing opportunities before they become table stakes.
• Lead vendor segmentation and rationalization efforts to build a nimble, high‑performing supply base that flexes with product complexity and shifting commercial priorities.
• Champion lead time reduction initiatives through process streamlining, material pre‑positioning, and improved vendor readiness, compressing speed‑to‑market without sacrificing quality.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

• Own the departmental P&L and budget for sourcing and production, delivering against annual cost savings targets and driving margin improvement through disciplined FOB/LDP cost negotiations.
• Oversee the full production lifecycle from raw material procurement through finished goods delivery, holding the organization and vendor base accountable to on‑time, in‑full performance.
• Provide executive‑level reporting on supply chain KPIs, risk exposure, cost performance, and vendor health, translating operational complexity into clear, actionable insight.
• Partner with Finance and Planning on cost modeling, margin analysis, and raw material forecasting to ensure sourcing decisions are grounded in financial rigor and aligned to business targets.

AI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY

We are building a future‑ready organization. This role is expected to:

• Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes.
• Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance.
• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience & Education

• 15+ years of progressive experience in apparel production, sourcing, and supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a VP or senior director‑level role overseeing large‑scale, multi‑category vendor portfolios.
• Proven ability to develop and execute global sourcing strategies across Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Central/South America, and other key manufacturing regions.
• Demonstrated track record of negotiating complex manufacturing agreements and delivering consistent year‑over‑year cost improvements.
• Deep expertise in wholesale apparel business models, with the analytical capability to drive data‑driven decisions using supply chain metrics, cost modeling, PLM, and ERP platforms.
• Experience building and scaling social compliance, ethical sourcing, and sustainability programs across a global supply base.
• Exceptional ability to translate business objectives into actionable sourcing and production roadmaps, influencing cross‑functional stakeholders at all levels.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Merchandising, or a related field.

At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset— We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined & 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.