Principal, Logistics and Operations
Fanatics · New York, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $187,500 / year
- New York, NY
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Job highlights
- Own end-to-end shipping and logistics strategy for Fanatics Collect.
- Optimize operations, manage partners, and drive cross-functional initiatives.
- Improve delivery speed, reliability, cost, and transparency.
- Shape collector experience from order to delivery.
- Requires 4-6+ years in operations, logistics, or supply chain.
About the role
About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About The Team
Fanatics Collect is a technology company dedicated to revolutionizing the world of collectibles. Every single day our team of experienced product leaders, creative thinkers, and operators obsesses over how to create the ultimate collector experience - from developing the most fun and entertaining live shopping experience with Fanatics Live, to building the most trusted and dynamic collector focused marketplace with PWCC (acquired in May 2023).
We have the unique advantage of being backed by Fanatics - the world’s largest sports merchandiser, with more than 900 global sports relationships, 90+ million reachable fans, and exclusive licensing deals with the MLB, NFL, and NBA among many others - but we’re a small, nimble, ambitious team building products from the ground up.
If you're passionate about building world class products and share our love for sports fans and collectors, Fanatics Collect offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team creating the future of collecting.
About The Role
We are seeking a Principal, Logistics & Operations to own the end-to-end shipping experience and logistics strategy across Fanatics Collect. This role sits at the intersection of product, operations, customer experience, finance, and engineering, and is critical to delivering a fast, reliable, and trusted fulfillment experience for collectors around the world.
You will be responsible for defining shipping strategy, optimizing logistics operations, managing carrier, insurance, and fulfillment partners, and driving cross-functional initiatives that improve delivery speed, reliability, cost, and transparency. This role will play a key part in shaping how collectors experience Fanatics Collect from the moment an order is placed to when it arrives at their door.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and evolve seller shipping and logistics onboarding, requirements, and enablement to ensure consistent service levels, compliance, and a premium collector experience
- Analyze shipping and delivery data to identify friction, delays, loss, and cost optimization opportunities
- Manage the shipping and logistics performance across domestic and international fulfillment
- Own shipping insurance strategy, coverage models, and claims workflows, balancing cost, risk mitigation, and collector trust in partnership with Legal, Risk, and Finance.
- Partner with Product and Engineering to design and improve seller and buyer shipping flows, tracking, and post-purchase experiences
- Lead issue resolution for delayed, lost, damaged, or misrouted shipments, in partnership with CX and Operations teams
- Define and monitor key logistics KPIs including delivery SLAs, on-time performance, loss/damage rates, cost per shipment, and customer satisfaction
- Evaluate, onboard, and manage relationships with carriers, fulfillment partners, and logistics vendors
- Lead commercial negotiations, rate optimization, and RFPs to ensure scalable and cost-effective shipping solutions
- Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and unit economics related to shipping and fulfillment
- Align priorities across Operations, Product, Engineering, Customer Support, Legal, and Risk teams
- Balance operational controls, risk mitigation, and compliance with a premium, collector-first shipping experience
Qualifications
- 4-6+ years of experience in operations, logistics, supply chain, or e-commerce fulfillment
- Proven ability to improve delivery performance, reduce shipping costs, and enhance post-purchase customer experience
- Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Comfort operating in ambiguity and scaling operational processes in fast-moving environments
- Expert-level Excel / Google Sheets skills for modeling, forecasting, and analysis
- Strong analytics background with experience in logistics and fulfillment performance metrics
- Familiarity with carriers (e.g., USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL), 3PLs, and international shipping solutions
- Experience working with order management systems, WMS, or shipping platforms is a plus
- Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Mode); SQL is a plus
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to translate operational complexity into clear business insights
- Fluency with modern AI tools to support analysis, forecasting, and operational decision-making
Key skills/competency
- Logistics Strategy
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- E-commerce Fulfillment
- Carrier Management
- Shipping Insurance
- Data Analysis
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Risk Mitigation
- Cost Optimization
Skills & topics
- Logistics
- Operations
- Supply Chain
- E-commerce
- Fulfillment
- Shipping
- Principal
- Fanatics
- Collectibles
- Operations Management
- Analytics
- USPS
- UPS
- FedEx
- DHL
- 3PL
- International Shipping
- BI Tools
- SQL
- AI Tools
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your experience in operations, logistics, supply chain, and e-commerce fulfillment, emphasizing achievements in improving delivery performance and reducing costs.
- Showcase analytical skills: Demonstrate your expertise with Excel/Google Sheets for modeling and forecasting, and mention any experience with BI tools like Looker or Tableau.
- Emphasize leadership: Detail your cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management experience, particularly in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss how you've translated operational complexity into business insights and share examples of managing carrier relationships and negotiations.
- Research Fanatics: Understand Fanatics' digital sports platform strategy and Fanatics Collect's mission to revolutionize collectibles to align your answers with their goals.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the Principal, Logistics and Operations at Fanatics Collect?
- The Principal, Logistics and Operations at Fanatics Collect is responsible for defining and managing the end-to-end shipping experience and logistics strategy. This includes optimizing operations, managing carrier and fulfillment partners, overseeing shipping insurance, and driving initiatives to improve delivery speed, reliability, cost, and transparency for collectors worldwide. You will also lead issue resolution for shipments and collaborate with various departments like Product, Engineering, CX, Legal, and Finance.
- What qualifications are essential for the Principal, Logistics and Operations role at Fanatics Collect?
- Essential qualifications include 4-6+ years of experience in operations, logistics, supply chain, or e-commerce fulfillment. Strong analytical skills with expert-level Excel/Google Sheets proficiency, proven ability to improve delivery performance and reduce shipping costs, and experience with carriers, 3PLs, and international shipping are crucial. Cross-functional leadership and comfort in ambiguous, fast-paced environments are also key.
- How does Fanatics Collect approach shipping insurance and risk mitigation in this role?
- The role involves owning the shipping insurance strategy, coverage models, and claims workflows. This is done in partnership with Legal, Risk, and Finance teams, aiming to balance cost-effectiveness, risk mitigation, and maintaining collector trust. The goal is to ensure a premium, collector-first shipping experience while implementing necessary operational controls and compliance measures.
- What is the expected work arrangement for the Principal, Logistics and Operations at Fanatics Collect?
- While the job description doesn't explicitly state the work arrangement, the mention of optimizing logistics for global collectors and collaborating with various teams suggests a dynamic environment. Given the nature of operations and logistics roles, it could be hybrid or on-site, with potential for some remote flexibility depending on specific team structures and company policies. It is best to clarify this during the interview process.
- Can you describe the typical career growth for a Principal, Logistics and Operations at Fanatics?
- As a Principal level role, this position offers significant opportunity for growth within Fanatics' expanding digital sports platform. Successful performance could lead to senior leadership roles in operations, supply chain, or even broader Head of Operations positions within Fanatics Collect or other divisions. Your impact on shaping the collector experience and optimizing logistics will be highly visible.
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