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# Autograph Operations - Relic Inventory Associate at Fanatics Collectibles

- **Company:** Fanatics Collectibles
- **Location:** Sunnyvale, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-11-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticscollectibles/jobs/4475113009

## 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 & 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.

## About the Company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company working at the intersection of collectibles and technology.  We are backed by some of the best investors, sports & entertainment properties, and operators in the world.  Fanatics Collectibles is integrating with Fanatics’ global digital sports platform – which includes 900 sports relationships and 81+ million reachable fans – to reimagine the collectibles business for the 21st century.

## Role Summary

Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a Relic Inventory Associate I. Associates are part of our Relic Inventory team, responsible for receiving, documenting, inventorying, and transacting whole and cut memorabilia pieces as they make their way through the manufacturing process. Ideal candidates are self-starters who possess analytical skills and have strong attention to detail given the criticality of maintaining accurate inventory for auditing and financial purposes. Candidates with a passion for sports, culture, & entertainment will find themselves a strong cultural fit.

Systems Used:

- Oracle Fusion
- AirTable
- Relic Ingestion Tool
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel)

Responsibilities:

- Receive, open and sort through mail to prep it to be received material into Oracle by subject
- Use AirTable to gather invoices and validate costing in collaboration with Athlete Partnerships and Finance
- Maintain accurate records across all AirTable inventory bases
- Ship packages both internationally and domestic
- Validate Letters of Authenticity to follow legal requirements, and assist with authentication classification of memorabilia pieces
- Utilize the relic ingestion tool to ingest inventory into Oracle Fusion
- Follow and help maintain documented SOPs for ingestion, returns, and inventory processes. Complete all tasks per SOP to remain within SOX compliance
- Assist with daily cycle counts and end of year full physical counts
- Transact and transfer costing from not player worn memorabilia into player worn after athletes sign or wear the item
- Learn the ins-and-outs of the Relic Ops department as new processes and technology are implemented to improve the quality and efficiency of our product
- Abide by and help uphold all security measures to ensure Relics are secure
- Log inventory returns, converting costs of full items to cut pieces after relic cutting, and return to a specific bin location
- Collaborate with other departments to align priorities, share information, and work towards common organizational goals and outcomes

The Ideal Candidate:

- Dallas / Sunnyvale, TX based
- High school diploma or GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Prior experience with Inventory and/or Warehouse Management Systems
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong multi-tasking capabilities
- Ability to lift 30 lbs at once
- Accounting/finance experience preferred

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.  Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com).  For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at [www.fanaticsinc.com/careers](http://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers)

By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our [Candidate Privacy Policy.](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ff494b9931735466ce28d5b/t/69de53bde2c02c25e9c38758/1776178110037/Candidate+Privacy+Policy+April+2026.pdf)

Fanatics will never ask candidates for money, banking information, or other sensitive personal information as part of the interview process. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Fanatics recruiting, please do not respond and report it here.

## About Fanatics Collectibles

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensee, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and digital collectibles, operating as the collectibles division of global sports retail giant Fanatics Inc.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of private company Fanatics Inc.)
- **Headquarters**: New York, NY, United States (primary business roles); major operations also in Sunnyvale, TX and Tigard, OR [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-collectibles)
- **Founded**: Division launched around 2021-2022 (parent company Fanatics Inc. founded 1995)
- **Founders**: Michael Rubin (founder of Fanatics Inc.); collectibles leadership team includes industry veterans

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Sports trading cards and collectibles (physical and digital manufacturing, marketplace, and livestream commerce)
- **Target customers**: B2C collectors, hobbyists, and investors; B2B partnerships with leagues, teams, and creators
- **Mission or purpose**: “Relentlessly focused on improving the collector experience and growing the hobby for the benefit of all” [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-collectibles)

## Products & Services
- **[Fanatics Collect Marketplace](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/sell)**: An online marketplace for buying and selling trading cards, memorabilia, and collectibles, featuring vaulting, grading partnerships (PSA, CGC, SGC, Beckett), and consignment services.
- **[Fanatics Live](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-collect)**: A livestream shopping app for live box breaks, creator-run events, and real-time card purchasing (launched summer 2024, acquired Voggt for European expansion).
- **Physical & Digital Trading Cards**: Licensed manufacturing of trading cards for MLB, NFL, NBA, and other leagues under brands like Topps and Panini (through exclusive league deals).
- **High-End Private Sales**: Partnership with Sotheby’s to sell cards valued at $100K+ [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-collect).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Parent company Fanatics Inc. valued at approximately $31 billion (2024, per Forbes) – collectibles division share not separately disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Over 3.1 million total cards sold and 740,000 total collectors on Fanatics Collect platform [fanaticscollect.com](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/sell).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Fanatics Inc. investors include Silver Lake, SoftBank, and Michael Rubin. Key partners: MLB, NFL, NBA, MLBPA, NFLPA, NBPA, Sotheby’s, and grading services PSA etc.
- **Growth Signals**: Exclusive long-term licensing with major U.S. sports leagues; launch of Fanatics Collect and Fanatics Live in 2024; acquisition of European livestream platform Voggt; expansion into high-end auctions via Sotheby’s; 170+ open jobs globally [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticscollectibles).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Exclusive League Deals**: Holds exclusive rights to produce physical and digital trading cards for MLB, NFL, NBA (and related players associations), creating a near-monopoly on officially licensed cards.
- **Vertical Integration**: Controls design, manufacturing, marketplace, grading, vaulting, and livestream distribution, capturing value at every step.
- **Scale & Brand**: Backed by Fanatics’ global retail infrastructure, access to athletes, media partnerships, and a massive customer base.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digital Ecosystem**: Expanding from physical cards into digital collectibles, NFTs, and app-based marketplaces.
- **Livestream Commerce**: Scaling Fanatics Live (including international via Voggt) to replicate the social “breaking” experience.
- **International Growth**: Building presence in Europe (Paris, London, Frankfurt, Milan) and Asia (Shanghai, Hong Kong) with dedicated business roles.
- **Collector Experience**: Enhancing platform with AI-driven pricing (Card Ladder integration), instant payouts, and consignment convenience.

## Why Work Here
- **Dynamic Industry**: Work at the intersection of sports, pop culture, and technology with a company that “owns the conversation” in collectibles.
- **Growth Trajectory**: Rapidly expanding division with new products (live streaming, marketplace, international) and hundreds of open roles across engineering, product, marketing, operations, and more.
- **Global Presence**: Offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and operations hubs in Texas and Oregon; hybrid/office policies vary by role.
- **Culture**: Described as having a “world-class executive team” focused on innovation and operational excellence [fanaticsinc.com](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-collectibles).
- **Notable Perks**: Opportunity to work directly with major sports leagues, athletes, and cutting edge live-commerce tech; roles in data analytics, software engineering, supply chain, and creative.

## Sources
1. [Fanatics Inc. – Fanatics Collectibles](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-collectibles)
2. [Fanatics Inc. – Fanatics Collect](https://www.fanaticsinc.com/fanatics-collect)
3. [Fanatics Collect – Sell/Consign](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/sell)
4. [Fanatics Collectibles Careers – Greenhouse](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticscollectibles)
5. [Fanatics Collectibles Job Listings (171 jobs)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fanaticscollectibles/jobs/4208219009)

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