Operations and Purchasing Manager Sports

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Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Ultimate Autographs is where sports passion meets collectible perfection. We specialize in premium autographed memorabilia and bring fans closer to the game through exclusive products and experiences. We’re looking for a data-driven, process-obsessed, and leadership-savvy Operations & Purchasing Manager to take our logistics and inventory game to the next level.

About the Role:

As the Operations & Purchasing Manager, you’ll be the quarterback of our warehouse and inventory operations. You’ll lead with analytics, optimize with intention, and manage a high-performance team to ensure everything flows — from our shelves to our customers.

Your playbook includes:

Warehouse Management: Own the day-to-day, from inventory control to safety standards and warehouse layout optimization.

Inventory Forecasting: Build dashboards, analyze trends, and ensure we’re always stocked with what we need — maintaining optimal stock levels.

Shipping & Receiving: Oversee all shipments with precision, track deliveries, and negotiate relationships with carriers.

Team Leadership: Hire, train, and inspire a warehouse team that thrives on accountability and teamwork.

Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies, improve SOPs, and implement new technologies and security to safeguard high-value items.

Financial Oversight: Manage operational budgets, forecast spending, and track costs for inventory and signing events.

Analytics & Reporting: Use data to guide decisions and regularly report on KPIs and warehouse performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years in operations, logistics, or inventory management

Strategic thinker with strong analytical and decision-making skills

Proficient in Google Sheets or Excel (dashboards, formulas, and visualizations)

Strong organizational skills

Proven leadership skills with a track record of managing teams

Skilled in warehouse logistics, shipping, and inventory forecasting

Solid understanding of budgeting and cost control

Why Join Our Team?

At Ultimate Autographs, we’re a tight-knit team fueled by a love for sports and a commitment to excellence. We don’t just sell memorabilia — we deliver authentic, unforgettable experiences to fans across the country. Here, your skills in operations strategy, inventory planning, and process optimization won’t just keep things moving — they’ll directly shape the way our customers experience their favorite teams and athletes. If you're looking for a place where your leadership and analytical expertise truly matter, this is it.

Work Location: In-Office, Burr Ridge, IL

Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm

Compensation: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Looking to start a career in the fast-paced world of sports memorabilia?

Ultimate Autographs is looking for hard-working professionals who are both passionate about their craft AND passionate about sports.

About Ultimate Autographs:

At Ultimate Autographs, our mission is to ensure every customer feels like a VIP, while providing 100% authentic autographed sports memorabilia.

Ultimate Autographs take pride in dealing with professional athletes and working ethically in all areas of the sports memorabilia industry. We want to ensure the highest quality and authenticity of each and every single item.

Ultimate Autographs caters to the needs of sports fans and collectors who are passionate about owning genuine memorabilia. We've been focused on growing our name within the sports memorabilia world, and most importantly, cultivating a team of great people who come to work each day excited about interacting with customers and like-minded fans!

The Ultimate Autographs Sports Memorabilia Mystery Box is the internet's most trusted, unique and sought-after sport memorabilia collecting experience! Collectors are able to purchase a box from a Mystery Box Series and experience the excitement of opening their box in comfort of their home or join the experience live during our daily shows streamed over several platforms on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch!

We are located just outside Chicago, IL in the town of Burr Ridge. We are only thirty minutes from downtown Chicago and less than twenty minutes from Downers Grove, La Grange, and Bolingbrook.