Logistics Manager

<div class="content-intro"><h2 class="job-details__description-header text-color-secondary font-family-secondary" data-bind="i18n: 'job-details.employer-description-title'">About Us</h2> <div class="job-details__description-content basic-formatter" data-bind="html: pageData().job.corporateDescription"> <div>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 &amp; 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.&nbsp;</div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the Team</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports &amp; 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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Role Summary</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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.&nbsp; Based in Tokyo, this role will work closely with the APAC Regional Director (China-based) and integrate Japan operations into the global supply chain. This is a full time role, in the designated office 5 days per week.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>End-to-End Japan Logistics Execution (Hands-On)</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Independently design, set up, and execute all logistics flows for Japan, including inbound imports, domestic distribution, and returns.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Personally manage customs clearance activities, including HS classification support, documentation review, duty/tax handling, and direct communication with Japanese customs and brokers.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Source, negotiate, contract, and day-to-day manage freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouses, and last-mile carriers.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Stand up warehousing solutions (bonded and non-bonded), including hands-on setup of SOPs, inbound/outbound processes, inventory controls, and reporting.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Act as the single point of accountability for all logistics issues in Japan, resolving shipment delays, customs holds, inventory discrepancies, and carrier performance issues directly.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Daily Operations &amp; Global Coordination</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Personally coordinate shipments with global factories, suppliers, and distribution centers, ensuring accurate bookings, documentation, and delivery timelines.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Execute and track inventory movements, stock accuracy, and availability across B2B, B2C, and eCommerce channels.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Manage returns and reverse logistics workflows, including inspections, rework, and disposition.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Maintain hands-on oversight of freight costs, invoices, accruals, and variance analysis.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Market Build-Out &amp; Continuous Improvement</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Build logistics processes, templates, and SOPs from scratch, scaling them as volume grows.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Translate Japan demand plans into practical shipment schedules, space planning, and logistics execution plans.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Track and improve KPIs across cost, service level, lead time, and inventory accuracy through direct action, not delegation.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Identify risks early and implement pragmatic, cost-effective solutions suitable for an early-stage market.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Cross-Functional &amp; Regional Collaboration</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work directly with the APAC Regional Director (China) on Japan market readiness, launches, and ongoing execution.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Partner hands-on with global supply chain, operations, finance, tax, legal, and eCommerce teams to ensure Japan operations are compliant and executable.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support localization of systems, reporting, and workflows required to operate Japan independently while remaining aligned globally.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Required Skills &amp; Experience</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">5+ years of hands-on logistics and supply chain experience in Japan, ideally as an individual contributor or early-stage market builder.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Deep, practical knowledge of Japan import/export regulations, customs clearance, and domestic logistics operations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven experience personally executing logistics operations, not just managing vendors or teams.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience setting up logistics in a new market, start-up, or greenfield environment strongly preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, International Trade, or related discipline.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong working knowledge of 3PL systems, freight processes, and Excel-based tracking/reporting.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Comfortable operating independently with minimal structure or support.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Highly organized, detail-oriented, and resilient under pressure.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Fluent or business-level Japanese and English a must.</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. &nbsp;</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.&nbsp; 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