Continuous Improvement Specialist (Loss Prevention)
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Company Overview
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative 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 over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.
As a market leader with more than 18,000 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.
*This position will oversee the operations nationally within North America. It is preferred that candidates reside within commuting distance to a Fanatics in-venue retail location.*
Identifying, planning, and implementing organization process improvements to reduce costs, defects/errors, rework, etc. Introducing new methods and processes to improve product/service quality and customer satisfaction Promoting and sharing best practices that sustain business process improvement across the organization. Setting day-to-day operational objectives for team. Problems faced may be difficult but typically are not complex. Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead process improvement initiatives through the disciplined use of measurements, accountability, analysis and discussion of process alternatives in order to arrive at best practices.
Plans, manages, and controls the activities of a team that provides operational support for a business segment, group or team.
Brings expertise or identifies subject matter experts in support of multi-functional efforts in process improvement, data capture and analysis, infrastructure support, tool ownership and compliance with procedures, etc.
Advises business groups by providing strategic direction to initiative prioritization, integration and resource application. Ensures that policies and procedures align with corporate vision. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel ensuring efficient operation of the function.
Create and manage shrink and waste reports for distribution to the field leadership and IVR Operations leadership.
Create fiscal/monthly reporting for shrink and waste and present reduction strategies to field leadership and SSC leadership.
Perform moderately complex analysis of information, problems, and/or data; making recommendations for the review of more senior staff members.
Track, monitor and measure the benefit of implemented solutions for moderately complex issues, applying company policies and procedures in the resolution of a variety of issues.
Communicate perceived risks to senior staff members and leadership with recommendations for mitigation.
Develop and / or create ad hoc reporting, as necessary.
Position Requirements
Passion for sports and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
2+ years of experience in asset protection, inventory management or product management with a major retailer
Business and financial savvy
Strong strategic ability
Strong written communication skills
Outstanding verbal communication skills with the ability to influence
Exhibits high standards and accountability; takes pride in accuracy
Readily grasps numerical concepts and interprets inventory/shrink information accurately.
Ability to utilize retail math skills to analyze and drive business
High aptitude; processes information quickly
Ability to offer solutions to challenges
Ability to successfully collaborate with internal and external partners
Seeks to be the leader, wants to be in a position of influence
Result-oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
Curious about complex issues or opportunities – ability to view things in new ways or from a different perspective
Able to independently organize and prioritize broad workload to meet deadlines
Strong computer skills (intermediate Excel skills necessary)
$65,000 - $70,000 a year
The salary range for this position represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
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.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Fanatics recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.
NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future contract positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. For additional information on how we collect and use personal information in connection with your job application, review our Candidate Privacy Policy-CA
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Continuous Improvement Specialist (Loss Prevention)
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Management jobs
Company Overview
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative 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 over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.
As a market leader with more than 18,000 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.
*This position will oversee the operations nationally within North America. It is preferred that candidates reside within commuting distance to a Fanatics in-venue retail location.*
Identifying, planning, and implementing organization process improvements to reduce costs, defects/errors, rework, etc. Introducing new methods and processes to improve product/service quality and customer satisfaction Promoting and sharing best practices that sustain business process improvement across the organization. Setting day-to-day operational objectives for team. Problems faced may be difficult but typically are not complex. Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead process improvement initiatives through the disciplined use of measurements, accountability, analysis and discussion of process alternatives in order to arrive at best practices.
Plans, manages, and controls the activities of a team that provides operational support for a business segment, group or team.
Brings expertise or identifies subject matter experts in support of multi-functional efforts in process improvement, data capture and analysis, infrastructure support, tool ownership and compliance with procedures, etc.
Advises business groups by providing strategic direction to initiative prioritization, integration and resource application. Ensures that policies and procedures align with corporate vision. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel ensuring efficient operation of the function.
Create and manage shrink and waste reports for distribution to the field leadership and IVR Operations leadership.
Create fiscal/monthly reporting for shrink and waste and present reduction strategies to field leadership and SSC leadership.
Perform moderately complex analysis of information, problems, and/or data; making recommendations for the review of more senior staff members.
Track, monitor and measure the benefit of implemented solutions for moderately complex issues, applying company policies and procedures in the resolution of a variety of issues.
Communicate perceived risks to senior staff members and leadership with recommendations for mitigation.
Develop and / or create ad hoc reporting, as necessary.
Position Requirements
Passion for sports and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
2+ years of experience in asset protection, inventory management or product management with a major retailer
Business and financial savvy
Strong strategic ability
Strong written communication skills
Outstanding verbal communication skills with the ability to influence
Exhibits high standards and accountability; takes pride in accuracy
Readily grasps numerical concepts and interprets inventory/shrink information accurately.
Ability to utilize retail math skills to analyze and drive business
High aptitude; processes information quickly
Ability to offer solutions to challenges
Ability to successfully collaborate with internal and external partners
Seeks to be the leader, wants to be in a position of influence
Result-oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
Curious about complex issues or opportunities – ability to view things in new ways or from a different perspective
Able to independently organize and prioritize broad workload to meet deadlines
Strong computer skills (intermediate Excel skills necessary)
$65,000 - $70,000 a year
The salary range for this position represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
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.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Fanatics recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.
NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future contract positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. For additional information on how we collect and use personal information in connection with your job application, review our Candidate Privacy Policy-CA