Supply Planner For Jerseys
The Supply Planner for Jerseys is responsible for building and executing end-to-end supply planning strategies that ensure Fanatics delivers jerseys (core, rivalry, player, and event-driven) to fans at the speed of sports. This role manages planning horizons, drives forecast accuracy, ensures optimal inventory placement across PCC hubs, and balances cost, capacity, and service trade-offs. The manager will partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sourcing, PCC Operations, Brands, and DTC teams to enable seamless jersey availability globally.
Key Responsibilities
Planning & Forecasting
- Own jersey supply plans across regions, channels, and PCC hubs, aligned with demand forecasts and commercial priorities.
- Translate demand signals (from Merchandising, Brands, Events, and Fanatics.com) into executable supply plans.
- Run MPAE / MAE forecast accuracy tracking and drive improvements with Demand Planning.
Inventory & Availability
Ensure Drive for 95 OTIF target is achieved for jersey launches and replenishment.Manage buy / produce / release decisions for blank jerseys and finished goods.Optimize safety stock, lead times, and allocation across PCCs and key retailers.Execution & Readiness
Partner with Sourcing and Manufacturing to lock jersey capacity in LATAM, Asia, and near-shore hubs.Run jersey launch readiness (NFL Rivalry, Draft, Playoffs, International Events).Align with Logistics on in-bound schedules, customs / tariff implications, and hub-to-fan delivery speed.Cross-Functional Leadership
Chair weekly 'Jersey S&OE' meetings to review supply vs. demand gaps, escalations, and recovery plans.Act as key liaison with Merchandising (player swaps, rivalry jerseys, special events).Partner with Finance on inventory investment, turns, and working capital efficiency.Continuous Improvement
Leverage digital twin tools to simulate jersey supply scenarios (capacity vs. cost).Identify and implement process improvements to reduce lead times, increase flexibility, and minimize excess inventory.Support OneCommerce transformation initiatives tied to jerseys.