Vice President, Sourcing and Production

Fanatics, Inc.

Vice President of Sourcing and Production at Fanatics Commerce, managing global sourcing strategies and overseeing supply chain operations for sports merchandise. Leading a high-performing team to enhance production and compliance across multiple locations.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeTampa • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and executing global sourcing strategies, with a strong focus on ethical sourcing, social compliance, and sustainability. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive accountability through strategic hiring and performance management.

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Global Sourcing Strategy DevelopmentApparel Production ManagementVendor Negotiation ExpertiseSocial Compliance and Ethical SourcingData-Driven Decision Making

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementCost ModelingPLMERP PlatformsVendor Performance MetricsProduction Lifecycle OversightBudget ManagementSourcing Strategy ExecutionManufacturing Agreement NegotiationMarket Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationTeam LeadershipCoaching and MentoringInfluencing StakeholdersContinuous Improvement Mindset

Industry Keywords

Apparel Business ModelsSustainability ProgramsSocial Compliance StandardsEmerging Manufacturing RegionsSupply Chain KPIs

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
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.
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.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities