Senior Data Scientist
Fanatics
Senior Data Scientist
Fanatics
China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer
About the Team
Fanatics is one of the world’s most transformative companies, which over the past decade has implemented a revolutionary vertical commerce model, cutting-edge tech platform and agile supply chain to morph from a North American e-commerce vendor into a new breed of mobile-first consumer brand: part tech company, part on-demand manufacturer and part logistics expert. Fanatics’ commerce division is the world’s largest manufacturer and provider of licensed sports merchandise, and the same innovation and differentiation the company applied to the antiquated licensed apparel industry is now being optimized across the entire sports ecosystem, including physical and digital trading cards and collectibles and online sports betting and iGaming. With more choices at the fingertips of consumers than ever before, Fanatics is building the leading global digital sports platform to create interactive, lasting fan experiences which also helps partners establish better direct-to-consumer relationships in today’s highly competitive world.
Fanatics Collectibles has the combined vision and distinct strengths of both Fanatics and Topps that will improve the collector experience while maintaining vital parts of the hobby. Fanatics’ data-driven, direct-to-consumer expertise, which includes a database of more than 80 million sports fans globally, will enhance and expand Topps’ existing digital capabilities and grow the market opportunity for all participants. In addition, Topps’ world-class quality, product development, and manufacturing capabilities, along with their commitment to collectors and hobby shops, will ensure products are more readily accessible, positively impacting current and future collectors and partners.
The Role
We are looking for senior-level Data Scientists to join our Data Engineering, Science, and Analytics team. Do you thrive at applying data science to solve business problems? As a data scientist, you will have ample opportunities to apply your data science skillset to unlock vast business opportunities by extracting key insights using a wide range of data sources, advanced statistical models, and machine learning algorithms and translating results into meaningful, goal-oriented business actions. Each day, you will be presented with a variety of new challenges and interesting projects that tap your interests and strengths.
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The salary range for this position is $152,000- $190,000 which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
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Fanatics China is a joint venture between Fanatics Inc. and Hillhouse Capital that localizes and scales licensed sports merchandise for China. It designs, manufactures, and markets fan gear for Chinese consumers, operating a multi-channel model that includes building and running e-commerce sites for global leagues and teams, exploring online marketplaces, and developing physical retail concepts. Its product workflow combines technology, data, and on-demand manufacturing to manage the entire supply chain, enabling fast response to demand. The company differentiates itself through a China-focused approach backed by Hillhouse’s network and investments, its end-to-end vertical commerce model, and partnerships with hundreds of sports organizations, which together help it navigate China’s complex retail landscape. The goal is to satisfy a previously underserved Chinese market for licensed sports merchandise by creating localized products and channels that connect fans with official gear.
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