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Fanatics · 19 hours ago

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position5332 Avion Park Dr, Tampa, FL, 33607, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date4+ years exp

Fanatics is a leader in licensed sports merchandise, committed to innovation and collaboration. The Planner role involves supporting the seasonal merchandise planning process, managing forecasts, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure inventory health and accurate execution across categories.

eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Build bottoms-up financial and inventory plans by league/category aligned to department targets
Manage in-season demand forecasting and update open-to-buy models to track sales, margin, and turn performance
Support vendor plan creation by preparing templates, reconciling actuals, and updating key deliverables
Prepare seasonal calendar milestones (plan decks, SIM inputs, PO tracking) to ensure readiness for leadership reviews
Partner with Merchandising and Finance to reconcile sales forecasts, buy plans, and post-event performance (e.g., hot markets)
Provide analysis and insights to guide decision-making while developing independent judgment in complex planning scenarios

Qualification

Merchandise planningFinancial planningDemand forecastingAnalytical skillsExcel proficiencyCollaborative mindsetProject management

Required

4–6 years of experience in merchandise or financial planning within retail, consumer products, or licensing
Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and planning tools
Ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines with increasing independence
Demonstrated knowledge of sales, margin, inventory, and productivity metrics
Collaborative mindset with growing ability to influence cross-functional partners
Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
Onsite role is located at our Jacksonville, Tampa, or NYC, with cross-functional collaboration required daily
Limited travel as needed for vendor or business reviews

Benefits

Wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners
Paid maternity paternity leave
Infertility treatment
Flexible time off
Competitive 401k plan

Company

Fanatics

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Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
dateFounded in 2002
location
Jacksonville, Florida, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.fanaticsinc.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4.9B
Key Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M

Leadership Team

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Joseph Bozich
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Mahan
CEO

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