Fanatics Collectibles
E-Commerce
LogisticsManager
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“Logistics Manager at Fanatics Collectibles. Skills: End-to-end logistics, Market builder, Logistics operations. Design logistics flows for Japan. Set up logistics flows for Japan”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve KPIs across cost; Improve KPIs across service level; Improve KPIs across lead time; Improve KPIs across inventory accuracy
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years logistics and supply chain experience in Japan, Deep, practical knowledge of Japan import/export regulations, Deep, practical knowledge of customs clearance, Deep, practical knowledge of domestic logistics operations, Proven experience personally executing logistics operations, Fluent or business-level Japanese, Fluent or business-level English
Nice to Have
Experience setting up logistics in a new market, Experience setting up logistics in a start-up, Experience setting up logistics in a greenfield environment
What You'll Do.
Design logistics flows for Japan
Set up logistics flows for Japan
Execute logistics flows for Japan
Manage customs clearance activities
Support HS classification
Communicate with Japanese customs
Communicate with brokers
Source freight forwarders
Negotiate freight forwarders
Contract freight forwarders
Manage freight forwarders
Source customs brokers
Negotiate customs brokers
Contract customs brokers
Manage customs brokers
Source last-mile carriers
Negotiate last-mile carriers
Contract last-mile carriers
Manage last-mile carriers
Stand up warehousing solutions
Set up inbound processes
Set up outbound processes
Set up inventory controls
Resolve shipment delays
Resolve customs holds
Resolve inventory discrepancies
Resolve carrier performance issues
Coordinate shipments with global factories
Coordinate shipments with suppliers
Coordinate shipments with distribution centers
Ensure accurate bookings
Ensure accurate documentation
Ensure accurate delivery timelines
Execute inventory movements
Track inventory movements
Manage returns workflows
Manage reverse logistics workflows
Oversight of freight costs
Oversight of invoices
Oversight of accruals
Oversight of variance analysis
Build logistics processes
Build logistics templates
Scale logistics processes
Translate Japan demand plans
Create shipment schedules
Create space planning
Create logistics execution plans
Work with APAC Regional Director
Partner with global supply chain
Partner with operations
Partner with eCommerce teams
Support localization of systems
Support localization of reporting
Support localization of workflows
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Global supply chain; Operations teams; Finance teams; Tax teams; Legal teams; ECommerce teams
Full Job Description
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 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 Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators. Role Summary Topps KK / Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a hands-on Logistics Manager to be the first logistics hire in Japan, responsible for building and personally operating the end-to-end logistics function from day one. This is a highly execution-focused individual contributor role, ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, rolls up their sleeves, and can independently stand up logistics operations in a new market. Based in Tokyo, this role wi
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