Talent Licensing Planner and Purchasing - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Fanatics

Fanatics

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Company Overview

Fanatics is the ultimate one-stop sports fan destination that ignites and harnesses the passion of fans and maximizes the presence and reach for preeminent sports partners globally.

Leveraging long-standing, often exclusive relationships with more than 900 sports properties, a database of more than 90 million consumers worldwide and a trusted brand name, Fanatics is furthering its innovation across the sports landscape by building the leading global digital sports platform, complete with offerings including e-commerce and licensed merchandise, physical and digital trading cards and collectibles, and online sports betting and iGaming.

The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today's 24/7 mobile-first economy; Fanatics Collectibles, a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end physical and digital collectibles experience; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform.

As a market leader with more than 10,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices.

We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans.

Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.

At Fanatics, we're a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support.

We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.

The Talent Licensing Planner and Purchasing Coordinator, Europe is responsible for the coordination and procurement of relics between athletes, celebrities, personalities and Topps.

In addition to managing purchase orders, producing invoices and ensuring talent/agencies and vendors are paid in a timely manner.

The position acts as the center point for all coordination between talent, agencies, clubs, outside vendors and Topps in the procurement of relics for trading card products and gather all needed financial information for Accounts Payable to process payments.

This person will maintain spreadsheets and perform data driven exercises on a weekly basis for Talent Licensing.

The role will require collaboration with internal teams including Project Management, Accounts Payable, Finance, Digital, Marketing, Authentics, e-Commerce and Brand, as well as daily correspondence with external agencies and Topps representatives.

Responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate relics with internal team, Topps witness representatives and UEFA Club contacts
Spearhead strategy and new tactics for optimizing relic acquisition throughout the product calendar year
Collaborate with Project Management to strategize, plan and manage product production schedules and specific product deadlines
Lead cross functional team meetings with Brand, Project Management, Finance and Talent Licensing on a weekly basis
Review product checklists with Brand for relic requirements
Ensure compliance to contractual obligations ensuring all services are executed
Act as liaison to multiple internal departments, including Operations, Finance, Marketing and Brand teams, to implement fulfillment of contract requirements and payments
Create new suppliers and maintain purchase orders from inception to completion
Work closely with Accounts Payable to ensure supplier addresses and tax information are up to date and current in the system
Ensure that inventory receipts are transacted accurately, and all expenses are allocated to the appropriate accounts
Assorted departmental tasks as needed

Skills & Experience:

Experience in a related field (Sports Industry Project Management, Finance, Business, etc.)
Must like a fastpaced environment, and have ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and thrive in changing circumstances
Exceptional written and oral communication
Thorough understanding of financial close processes and controls
Strong passion and comprehensive knowledge of football, football players and UEFA Competitions a plus
Tryouts are open at Fanatics Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now._

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