Merchandise Manager

Responsibilities

• Own the International personalisation components business, managing end-to-end demand planning, procurement, and stock availability.
• Lead demand planning for components such as names, numbers, and badges to meet sales forecasts and seasonal launch plans.
• Manage component replenishment and stock flow to minimize operational disruption and ensure consistent availability for fans.
• Act as the central coordination point between Buying & Merchandising, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and external suppliers.
• Identify and escalate supply risks, shortages, or delays with clear recommendations to minimize trading impact.
• Maintain accurate reporting, trackers, and controls across component purchasing, stock, and inbound deliveries.
• Leverage data, digital tools, and AI-enabled insights to improve forecasting accuracy and planning precision.

Requirements

• Experience in merchandising, planning, buying, procurement, or a similar product-led commercial function.
• Strong understanding of demand planning, purchase order management, and replenishment processes.
• Proven ability to manage stock availability and material flow in a fast-paced, high-pressure trading environment.
• Strong commercial awareness regarding how stock decisions impact sales, margin, and customer experience.
• Proficiency with systems, trackers, and reporting tools to manage complex data with high accuracy.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting licensed products, replica apparel, or component-led product models.
• Experience working within an international business environment.

About the Company

Fanatics Commerce is a leader in licensed sports merchandise, driven by a passion for fans and a commitment to innovation. We operate with a BOLD leadership mindset: We Build Championship Teams, we are Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset.