Assistant Buyer

Job Description

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 entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

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

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Assistant Buyer delivers business and fan impact through BOLD execution and operational excellence, supporting a Buyer or Associate Buyer in managing day-to-day merchandising tasks, vendor communications, and cross-functional coordination. This role is a foundational member of the Merchandising team-ensuring operational precision and providing key support that enables categories to deliver for fans.

The Assistant Buyer builds essential merchandising skills and cross-functional relationships that create a clear path to progression into an Associate Buyer role. This role partners with teams across Planning, Product Development, Marketing, and Site Experience to drive a seamless fan experience and achieve business objectives.

Reporting to a Buyer or Associate Buyer, the Assistant Buyer works in a collaborative, fast-paced environment based in Jacksonville, FL, with travel to vendor meetings, market appointments, and industry events as business needs require.

HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT
Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.

Fan & Customer Impac t (Obsessed with Fans)
• Shares competitive and fan insights with the team to inform and strengthen category strategy.
• Tracks promotional and markdown execution to ensure the right products reach fans at the right time and price.
• Champions an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve business goals.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)
• Sets up new items, SKUs, and product attributes with accuracy in merchandising systems.
• Tracks samples, organizes product information, and supports photo shoots and marketing needs.
• Assists in managing purchase orders, delivery timelines, and product flow.
• Pulls and analyzes weekly sales, inventory, and margin reports to identify risks and opportunities.
• Communicates regularly with vendors to ensure product information, samples, and orders are accurate and timely.
• Embeds Fanatics values into daily operations, decision-making, and team interactions.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Entrepreneurial Spirit)
• Prepares materials for vendor meetings and line reviews with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Identifies risks and opportunities through consistent analysis of weekly sales, inventory, and margin data.
• Applies curiosity and creative thinking to improve category execution and operational processes.
• Adapts quickly to changing business needs and supports the team through shifting priorities.

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)
• Provides critical operational support to Associate Buyers and Buyers, enabling the team to focus on strategic priorities.
• Supports cross-functional partners in Planning, Product Development, Marketing, and Site Experience.
• Contributes to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and curiosity.
• Embodies Fanatics' BOLD Leadership Principles in every interaction and deliverable.

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.

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

Required Qualifications:
• 0-2 years of experience in merchandising, retail, eCommerce, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Comfort with Excel and merchandising systems; eagerness to learn financial metrics.
• Curiosity about product, fans, and sports culture.
• Team-first mindset and desire to grow into a merchandising leader.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

Education:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred, not required.

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 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.