Role Overview

This role will serve as the liaison between global Sustainability and Fanatics International and will execute sustainability strategy tailored for a European regional context. The Manager will facilitate the development, commercialization and marketing of preferred materials and product in alignment with regulatory needs and corporate sustainability goals. The Product Sustainability Manager will report to the Sustainability Director, Environment. The position is based in Manchester, UK.

How You Will Make An Impact

Develop and execute product/materials sustainability strategies, particularly tailored to European partner and consumer expectations
Facilitate knowledge transfer between the global Sustainability team and European-market business teams to develop impact strategy and initiatives
Manage product traceability/chain of custody data to support sustainability claims, reporting, and third-party certifications
Work with Government Relations and Brand Responsibility teams to track regional product, EPR, and other ESG regulations and create compliance action plans
Manage regional EPR reporting requirements
Engage with external partners, including sporting leagues and clubs, on sustainability-related requirements and shared goals
Track and ensure compliance with partner/licensor sustainability requirements
Support the development of business data systems to meet sustainability reporting needs
Support team to design with circularity in mind through guidelines or education
Serve as a regional ambassador for all aspects of global Sustainability, including via training and best practice sharing
Support other sustainability initiatives across global geographies as needed

What You Bring To The Team

Strong communicator and proven success working cross-functionally
5+ years Apparel, Textiles, Sustainability and Supply Chain experience
Direct experience in product or materials sustainability preferred
Strong knowledge of product costing and associated challenges
Knowledge of EU and UK sustainability regulation, particularly related to product sustainability, EPR and green claims
Experience collecting and validating Transaction Certificates
Analytical skills in interpreting material forecasts, assessing environmental and product impact scores, and refining product attribute disclosures
Experience with PLM systems and product-related data

At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don’t meet every single requirement, that’s okay – we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If you’re excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, don’t hesitate to apply. We’re genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together.

What’s In It For You

Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you’ll be empowered to help shape our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.

Benefits: At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life; as such we offer a range of competitive benefits tailored to each country in which we operate. Specific details regarding the benefits package applicable to your location will be shared and discussed during the interview process.

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