Senior Planner, Apparel Supply Planning

Fanatics • Tampa, FL

125d

About The Position

The Senior Supply Planner for Apparel plays a critical leadership role in shaping and executing global Apparel supply strategies that ensure Fanatics delivers core, player, and event-driven Apparel to fans at the speed of sports. This role drives strategic planning horizons, leads cross-functional alignment, and ensures Fanatics achieves world-class service, speed, and cost balance across its Apparel network.
How you will make an impact:
• Own and lead long-range and short-term Apparel supply strategies across global regions, channels, and PCC hubs.
• Translate complex demand signals from Merchandising, Brands, Events, and Fanatics.com into optimized, executable supply plans.
• Drive forecast accuracy improvements through advanced analytics, scenario modeling, and close partnership with Apparel Demand Planning.
• Serve as the Apparel supply planning subject matter expert, advising leadership on risks, trade-offs, and opportunities.
Inventory & Availability
• Ensure achievement of OTIF targets for all Apparel launches and replenishment through proactive supply risk mitigation.
• Make strategic buy/produce/release decisions for blank Apparel and finished goods, balancing service, cost, and working capital.
• Optimize global inventory placement, safety stock, and lead times across PCC hubs and key retailers.
• Provide leadership visibility into inventory health, investment strategies, and turns.
Execution & Readiness
• Partner with Sourcing and Manufacturing to secure capacity and flexibility across LATAM, Asia, and near-shore hubs.
• Lead cross-functional readiness for major Apparel launches (e.g., NFL Draft, Playoffs, Rivalry Games, and International Events).
• Collaborate with Logistics on inbound schedules, tariff implications, and last-mile fan delivery strategies.
Cross-Functional Leadership
• Chair and elevate weekly 'Apparel S&OE' meetings, ensuring proactive issue resolution and senior-level visibility to risks.
• Act as the key business partner to Merchandising, Brands, and DTC teams on high-impact Apparel strategies (player changes, rivalry games, special events).
• Partner with Finance to influence inventory investment strategies, working capital optimization, and margin trade-offs.
• Raise team capability and drive a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
• Lead the use of digital twin and advanced planning tools to simulate Apparel supply chain scenarios and recommend optimal strategies.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements that reduce lead times, increase supply flexibility, and minimize waste across all leagues. Mentoring other supply planners
• Champion global supply chain transformation initiatives tied to Apparel as part of the broader OneCommerce strategy.
• Drive adoption of automation, AI, and advanced analytics within supply planning processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5–7+ years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or related supply chain roles, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership capacity.
• Proven track record of leading supply planning for complex, global product portfolios.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and influencing abilities, including experience engaging with senior leadership.
• Expertise with advanced planning systems, scenario modeling, and digital supply chain tools.
• Passion for sports and delivering for fans at the speed of the game.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead long-range and short-term Apparel supply strategies across global regions, channels, and PCC hubs.
• Translate complex demand signals from Merchandising, Brands, Events, and Fanatics.com into optimized, executable supply plans.
• Drive forecast accuracy improvements through advanced analytics, scenario modeling, and close partnership with Apparel Demand Planning.
• Serve as the Apparel supply planning subject matter expert, advising leadership on risks, trade-offs, and opportunities.
• Ensure achievement of OTIF targets for all Apparel launches and replenishment through proactive supply risk mitigation.
• Make strategic buy/produce/release decisions for blank Apparel and finished goods, balancing service, cost, and working capital.
• Optimize global inventory placement, safety stock, and lead times across PCC hubs and key retailers.
• Provide leadership visibility into inventory health, investment strategies, and turns.
• Partner with Sourcing and Manufacturing to secure capacity and flexibility across LATAM, Asia, and near-shore hubs.
• Lead cross-functional readiness for major Apparel launches (e.g., NFL Draft, Playoffs, Rivalry Games, and International Events).
• Collaborate with Logistics on inbound schedules, tariff implications, and last-mile fan delivery strategies.
• Chair and elevate weekly 'Apparel S&OE' meetings, ensuring proactive issue resolution and senior-level visibility to risks.
• Act as the key business partner to Merchandising, Brands, and DTC teams on high-impact Apparel strategies (player changes, rivalry games, special events).
• Partner with Finance to influence inventory investment strategies, working capital optimization, and margin trade-offs.
• Raise team capability and drive a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Lead the use of digital twin and advanced planning tools to simulate Apparel supply chain scenarios and recommend optimal strategies.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements that reduce lead times, increase supply flexibility, and minimize waste across all leagues. Mentoring other supply planners
• Champion global supply chain transformation initiatives tied to Apparel as part of the broader OneCommerce strategy.
• Drive adoption of automation, AI, and advanced analytics within supply planning processes.

Benefits

• We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment.
• Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future.
• At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees