Job Description

As VP, Enterprise Applications and Engineering for Supply Chain Solutions, you will own both the application portfolio and engineering function for supply chain technologies This includes responsibility for all packaged supply chain applications—such as Manhattan Associates (WMS/TMS), Bamboo Rose (PLM), VibeIQ, and O9 (IBP)—as well as select non-packaged applications and custom development required to enable supply chain operations.

You will establish the structure, processes, and resources required for application management and support, which are not fully in place today, while also leading engineering for custom development and integration within the supply chain domain. You will partner closely with a strong Product Management team, which owns the primary relationship with business stakeholders, to define roadmaps and ensure delivery aligns with business priorities. Your leadership will be critical in building a scalable, reliable application and engineering ecosystem that supports Fanatics’ growth ambitions and readiness for a potential IPO.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead the Supply Chain Applications and Engineering organization, including defining structure, hiring key resources, and establishing processes for application management and support.
• Collaborate with Product Management to define and maintain short- and long-term roadmaps for supply chain applications, ensuring technical feasibility and alignment with business priorities.
• Own engineering delivery and standards for custom development, integrations, and enhancements to packaged and non-packaged supply chain applications.
• Lead project delivery for large-scale supply chain transformation programs, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution and measurable business impact.
• Establish governance and best practices for application lifecycle management, including configuration, testing, security, and compliance.
• Drive standardization and optimization of packaged supply chain applications (Manhattan Associates, Bamboo Rose, VibeIQ, O9) and prioritized custom solutions.
• Define and track KPIs for application performance, reliability, user adoption, and engineering delivery metrics
• Oversee vendor relationships and contract negotiations for packaged supply chain solutions.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across applications and engineering teams.

Professional Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in enterprise application leadership and engineering oversight, ideally in high-volume, omni-channel environments.
• Proven track record managing packaged supply chain application ecosystems and select non-packaged solutions.
• Experience building application management structures and teams from the ground up.
• Strong background in custom development and integration engineering within supply chain domains.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation programs across multiple business units.
• Ability to translate business strategy into application and engineering roadmaps and communicate effectively at all levels.

Personal Characteristics

• Strategic, forward-thinking leader with a bias for action
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Strong communicator and influencer with high emotional intelligence and low ego
• Operates with rigor, accountability, and a commitment to excellence.

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.